Hurricane season started this past week, but more areas than the Gulf have experienced damages due to storms. A few months ago, we saw that high winds in the Northeastern part of the United States resulted in homes having roof damage. Homeowners, not accustomed to such storms, were unprepared and didn’t always have tarps on hand to assess the damage. Part of Canada not far from the United States has been experiencing similar issues as the result of similar storms with high winds. A recent article highlights this issue in the city of Regina, not too far away from North Dakota.
Many homes in Regina, according to the article, have experienced damaged roofs from storms with high winds. Homeowners, as a result, are covering their roofs with tarps to prevent water damage. Unfortunately, the persistent nature of the storms in the area has resulted in tarps being torn off and the interior of homes, then, experience water damage. Similarly, roofing companies in the city have a long list of homes needing repairs, and residents are told to wait. Additionally, because working on wet or damp roofs is more likely to result in injuries to the roofers, roofing companies have to postpone their projects.
So, in this instance, what is a person waiting on repairs to do? While the situation has no easy answer, especially if more storms are on the way, one option is to find an effective method for attaching the tarp. As we’ve explored on here before, protecting the damage on your roof isn’t simply throwing a tarp over the hole – or even using cinderblocks to hold it down. Rather, the tarp needs to be attached to the roof. If you’re looking for some tips to protect your roof this season, read some of our tips for tarping a roof from our blog.
