Columbus Roof & Leak
Leak repair

Emergency tarping

Tarping is what happens when a roof cannot be made permanently watertight the same day — wrong weather, materials that need temperature to bond, or damage too extensive to repair before the next rain. A properly anchored tarp buys weeks. A weighted one blows off in the next storm and takes shingles with it. The difference is whether it is fastened into sound structure above the damage and run far enough up the slope that water cannot get behind it.

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What the job involves

  • Tarp sized and positioned to run above the damage to the ridge
  • Mechanical anchoring into sound structure, not weights
  • Edges sealed or battened so wind cannot get underneath
  • Assessment of how long the temporary cover will hold
  • Scheduled return for the permanent repair

Signs you need it

  • Missing shingles over an area too large to patch immediately
  • Storm damage with more rain forecast
  • Structural damage that needs assessment before permanent repair

Where we cover

Each area has its own page for emergency tarping.

Questions

How long does a tarp last?

A properly anchored one holds for weeks to a few months depending on exposure and UV. It is a bridge to the repair, not a solution — the material degrades and the fixings work loose.

Will a tarp damage my roof?

Correctly installed, no. Badly installed, yes — weighted tarps shift and abrade shingles, and fixings driven into the field of the roof create the exact holes you are trying to cover. Anchoring goes into sound structure above the damaged area.

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Describe what you are seeing

Central Georgia roofs fail from two directions at once: hail bruising from spring storms, and summer heat cooking the sealant around every vent and boot. Both leak long after the damage was done.

Call (229) 235-1425
Call (229) 235-1425