Tarping
We Do NOT Use Blue Tarps!
Roof tarps are not permanent solutions, nor are they suitable for a period of more than 14 days, as emphasized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition to causing more damage to your already leaking roof, tarps begin to deteriorate over time from the sun and rain, causing them to literally shred apart and litter yours and your neighbor’s yard with debris. (see photos below)
Notice a roof leak in your home.
Run and out and purchase a tarp thinking you’re going to prevent further damage to your home’s interior by stopping the roof leak.
“Blue roofs”, as they’re known by public emergency agencies, claim to be mildew resistant although we beg to differ. Due to their easy accessibility and fairly low costs, many homeowners seek to install them themselves or with the help of a handyman after noticing a roof leak in their home. The thought process makes sense:
But, what homeowners don’t consider is the further damage the tarp is actually causing on the exterior to the roof itself.
In closing, tarping your roof with a blue tarp causes more problems than it solves. The biggest issue is that it weakens shingles or tile roofs with temperature shifts. Also, if the tarp isn’t installed perfectly smooth, it may potentially hold small pools of standing water. This can then cause further problems such as mosquitos breeding in these pools of water or mold growth.
What We Use
When exposed to the elements, they don’t wrinkle and tear around fasteners like blue tarps. Endures up to 180 days of UV exposure & repels water.
The benefits of synthetic underlayment are extensive:
Synthetic underlayment is tough, durable material that resists small tears and stands up to boot traffic.
How Much Does It Cost?
Synthetics repel water while felt products absorb water. Most homeowners like the idea of having a product that sheds water as their secondary water protection barrier on their roof instead of a sponge.
Synthetic Underlayment
Synthetics have extremely high tear strength compared to blue tarps. This means less tearing around fasteners during installation and fewer opportunities for water infiltration.
For A FREE Inspection
Synthetics are not a food source for mold like paper based #15 and #30 felt paper or blue tarps.
Our roof tarp pricing is based on a service fee specific to your type of roof, the square feet of tarp needed, and safety hazards related to the roof surface (steep or high roof)
We provide an upfront quote after we view the property, and then we take payment ONLY after services are rendered. In addition to providing the temporary repair itself, we also provide electronic images of the damages for you to provide to your insurance carrier.
