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How crucial is tarping a roof after shingles are blown off?
Posted on 4/13/19 at 7:55 am
Posted on 4/13/19 at 7:55 am
We had a tornado blow up on us around 6am. Laid a bunch of trees down and took shingles off my house in several spots. The Tar paper is still there and seems to be shedding water ok. Not seeing water dripping in the attic. There is a lot more rain coming though 
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Posted on 4/13/19 at 7:56 am to LSUballs
If it’s not bad, then the time it takes to tarp you could put shingles back down.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 7:57 am to LSUballs
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This post was edited on 6/14/20 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 4/13/19 at 7:59 am to Dawgholio
I’m trying to avoid getting on the roof in this rain if I don’t have to. But I don’t want to ruin my roof
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:00 am to LSUballs
If you go up in your attic and there hasn't been water dripping through from the rain then the tarpaper is probably doing its job and you should be good.
The main thing is you don't want enough water coming through to get your drywall ceiling wet. Thats a whole nother PITA.
The main thing is you don't want enough water coming through to get your drywall ceiling wet. Thats a whole nother PITA.
This post was edited on 4/13/19 at 8:18 am
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:01 am to LSUballs
If there is any question of safety you have no obligation to take on risk.
Contact your agent, inform them of the situation and take copious notes of all interactions and pictures of any damage.
I would also package anything subject to water damage you are concerned into Rubbermaid containers because you might get additional bands today that could cause major damage to a compromised roof.
Contact your agent, inform them of the situation and take copious notes of all interactions and pictures of any damage.
I would also package anything subject to water damage you are concerned into Rubbermaid containers because you might get additional bands today that could cause major damage to a compromised roof.
This post was edited on 4/13/19 at 8:03 am
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:04 am to LSUballs
bad thing is that odds are they will just try to repair it and give you nothing anyway. Time to begin the negotiations.
After Michael came through our area they wanted me to replace half of my roof and repair the other half. when i talked to roofers they laughed in my face at the thought and said they would charge me as much to repair it as to replace it, yet the insurance company wanted to give me about 25 cents on the dollar to repair. I had to call one of the adjustment supervisors for the area and get into with him. he insisted it was fair and I had to tell him to start calling roofers and see who would come out to repair some stuff. he then caved and did a replacement for the whole roof so i could get it taken care of.
as for your original question, if it isn't leaking or tar paper isn't torn then you should be ok through the storms. blue topping will damage the roof and put holes in it unless they use a ton of sandbags to hold the tarp rather than screws or nails.
After Michael came through our area they wanted me to replace half of my roof and repair the other half. when i talked to roofers they laughed in my face at the thought and said they would charge me as much to repair it as to replace it, yet the insurance company wanted to give me about 25 cents on the dollar to repair. I had to call one of the adjustment supervisors for the area and get into with him. he insisted it was fair and I had to tell him to start calling roofers and see who would come out to repair some stuff. he then caved and did a replacement for the whole roof so i could get it taken care of.
as for your original question, if it isn't leaking or tar paper isn't torn then you should be ok through the storms. blue topping will damage the roof and put holes in it unless they use a ton of sandbags to hold the tarp rather than screws or nails.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:08 am to LSUballs
damn, your roof is f'ed up... long story short, blue tarps aren't 100% waterproof, shite still leaks through. it may be better than your current situation though. it's not the simplex nails in the felt that will cause the drips, it's any roofing nail in the shingle that pulled out that will cause your biggest headache. obviously don't do anything you aren't comfortable with safety wise.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:10 am to LSUballs
If you plan on filing a claim, just call and have the entire damaged area tarped from the ridge down and make sure the tarp is nailed to the decking. Temporary repairs are reimbursed as part of you claim. If the felt paper isn’t torn, the roof shouldn’t leak from normal rain. However, if you have high winds and rain, the membrane is now exposed to wind lift and that can cause leaks.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:12 am to tide06
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Contact your agent, inform them of the situation and take copious notes of all interactions and pictures of any damage.
Agent won’t do shite but give him a 1-800 number to call. Probably try to talk him out of filing a claim.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:15 am to LSUballs
Go on your local Facebook page. I have a buddy who is the ambulance chaser of roofing. I'm sure there are others that would come ASAP. They make big money working with insurance and will get it reroofed in days.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:17 am to LSUballs
Thanks for this post and thanks for all of the informed responses. I have wondered this myself in the past. Sorry about the damage to your house, but it could have been much worse, good luck with your claim.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:17 am to Rebel
Thanks for the advice fellas. I’m going to get some Tarps and get in touch with my agent.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:20 am to LSUballs
I wouldn't do shite while the weather was still bad. Just move your stuff in case it does start leaking. Document everything you can with pictures, and if it's from a camera, make sure the timestamp is correct. Your phone will have the correct timestamps.
Eta: I see that you are tarp it. Don't go far off of the messed up area, because when you screw/nail through the 2x4, it'll be putting another hole in your roof
Eta: I see that you are tarp it. Don't go far off of the messed up area, because when you screw/nail through the 2x4, it'll be putting another hole in your roof
This post was edited on 4/13/19 at 8:22 am
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:22 am to LSUballs
Balls, I am on the adjusting side, I would tarp it and and I would put lots of nails on both slopes to protect the roof.
With that being said, the roof is steep, which will help to keep water from entering. Due to the steepness, you might not be able to safely climb that roof especially if the shingles are wet.
With that being said, the roof is steep, which will help to keep water from entering. Due to the steepness, you might not be able to safely climb that roof especially if the shingles are wet.
This post was edited on 4/13/19 at 8:24 am
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:31 am to wickowick
Thanks Wick. I got in touch with my agent, who is a friend of mine. He pretty much said what you said and reiterated the part about not falling off the roof lol
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:34 am to LSUballs
If you are going to tarp it put enough nails to make the adjusters decision easy in buying the roof. Nail the shite out of that tarp
Posted on 4/13/19 at 8:35 am to LSUballs
Listen to wick above all else as he will shoot you straight with good advice 10 times out of 10.
And listen to your friend Billy Zane, he’s a cool dude.
And listen to your friend Billy Zane, he’s a cool dude.
Posted on 4/13/19 at 9:39 am to wickowick
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If you are going to tarp it put enough nails to make the adjusters decision easy in buying the roof. Nail the shite out of that tarp
Use some 1"x 2" wood strips to secure the tarps and lots of screws.
Adjusters love taking off tarps with lots of screws
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