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Roof Tarping in Rochester
Temporary covering when the opening is overhead rather than at the wall.
Boards are the wrong tool for a roof. Temporary covering keeps rain and snow out of the structure until permanent roof work can be scheduled, and in Minnesota it has to be installed to survive wind rather than just to look covered.
What this service covers
- Temporary covering of damaged roof sections
- Covering of openings cut during emergency ventilation
- Protection of areas where shingles or decking were lost
- Securing of the covering against wind uplift
- Coordination with interior water response where needed
Common warning signs
- Missing shingles or exposed decking after a storm
- Active drips or ceiling staining after rain
- A section cut into the roof during emergency response
- Tree or limb impact through the roof plane
Typical causes
- Straight-line wind and hail damage
- Falling trees and heavy limbs
- Emergency ventilation cuts during a fire
- Ice dam damage and deck deterioration
What to do first
- Do not go onto a damaged or wet roof
- Contain interior drips and move belongings clear
- Photograph the roof from the ground and the interior damage
- Send the request with the size and location of the opening
What a provider may assess
- Size and location of the roof opening
- Whether the deck and structure can carry a covering
- Whether water has already entered the building
- How long the covering will need to hold
Speak with a local service coordinator to describe the situation. A provider can assess the issue and recommend next steps. Emergency service requests are reviewed based on availability.
Have a building that needs securing?
Request service and a provider can assess the situation and recommend next steps. Availability depends on location and scheduling.