After a tornado hit the Charlotte area of North Carolina nearly a month ago, tarps are still a sight on roofs.
February 23, 2012 – 5:05 pm
If you plan to make improvements to the interior, exterior, or grounds surrounding your home, have the right tarps available.
February 4, 2012 – 4:53 pm
Tarps added over a roof vent trap carbon monoxide inside a home. As you tarp your roof after a storm, keep this aspect in mind.
December 21, 2011 – 2:54 pm
Windstorms passed through California in early December, and residents are temporarily repairing their roofs with tarps.
When preparing for an emergency, such as an earthquake, have an emergency kit, which should include food, tarps, and a disaster shelter.
Roof tarps protect your home from additional water damage, but the material should not stay up for longer than 90 days, let alone five years.
Have all the supplies you need before a hurricane or tornado hits, including tarps and materials for attaching them.
When a tornado, hurricane, or similar storm is approaching, make sure you have enough tarps and supplies for repairing a damaged roof.
Roof tarps are helpful for short-term protection, but one town wants to charge a fine for leaving a tarp on your roof for more than 10 days.
Canadian cities have experienced wind damage from storms, and many roofs in these areas need properly-attached blue tarps.
