Storm damage can strike fast in Kansas City, leaving your home exposed and vulnerable. When shingles are ripped away or sections of your roof are compromised, emergency roof tarping becomes your first line of defense. At Precision Roofing, we act quickly to secure your home, prevent further damage, and help set the stage for a successful insurance claim and full repair.
Why Emergency Roof Tarping Is Essential
Emergency roof tarping is a temporary fix, but it’s one that can save you thousands in repairs. Our goal is to stop water and wind from getting inside your home and causing structural issues, ruined drywall, or damage to your personal belongings.
How It Helps
- Prevents Interior Damage: A tarp or, even better, a synthetic underlayment keeps water from soaking into your ceilings, carpets, and walls.
- Protect the Structure: By covering exposed areas quickly, we help preserve the frame of your home.
- Supports Insurance Claims: Taking fast action shows your insurer you’ve done your part to prevent further loss.
We’re not just putting a patch over the problem, we’re helping to save the structure and reduce the damage the insurance company would otherwise have to pay for.
Why Synthetic Underlayment Works Best
We don’t just throw a tarp over your roof and call it done. In fact, we try to avoid using traditional tarps whenever possible. Instead, we rely on high-quality synthetic underlayment. Here’s why:
- Waterproof: Keeps rain and snow out.
- Durable: Hard to tear, even when working around roof vents and pipes.
- Long-Lasting: Holds up better than tarps, especially if the new roof installation takes a few weeks.
- Strong Installation: We secure it using cap nails and, in high-wind areas, 1×3 wood batten strips around the perimeter.
Tarps often tear easily, especially in the center, and don’t hold up well over time. Synthetic underlayment gives you a better, longer-lasting barrier.
Timing is Everything
We always recommend replacing your roof as soon as possible after damage. While our underlayment can hold for a while, the ideal window is about three weeks. It can last a bit longer if needed, but the longer you wait, the more risk you’re taking. If your roof is exposed for too long and another storm rolls in, insurance may not cover all the resulting damage.
If the entire roof gets ripped off during a storm and you haven’t secured it quickly, the insurance company may not want to pay for all the damage. But if we get in fast and cover things up, it can help save your drywall, flooring, and furniture, and that’s something insurers are more likely to support.
What to Do Right After Roof Damage
The best way to protect your home? Act fast. Here’s what we recommend:
- Call Us Immediately: The faster you reach out, the quicker we can stop water from getting in, especially with more bad weather on the way.
- Avoid DIY Tarps: Standard tarps aren’t designed for roofs. They tear easily and won’t stay in place long-term.
- Document the Damage: Take clear photos of your roof before and after temporary repairs. This helps with insurance claims.
Drawbacks of Using a Tarp
We mentioned it earlier, but it’s worth repeating: traditional tarps just don’t cut it. While the perimeter of a tarp is tough, the middle section is usually thin and vulnerable. If you have pipes, vents, or any protrusions on your roof, tarps are more likely to tear when you cut around them.
If we know there might be a delay in getting your new roof installed, we strongly recommend skipping the tarp and going with a synthetic solution instead. It’s more secure, more waterproof, and simply better for protecting your home.
In Summary
Emergency roof tarping is a critical service for Kansas City homeowners facing sudden storm damage. At Precision Roofing, we use only the best materials, like synthetic underlayment, and secure them the right way to give you reliable protection. We act fast, communicate clearly, and make sure your home is ready for the next step: a full roof replacement.
Don’t wait until the damage gets worse. Contact us today and let our team help protect what matters most
