Temporary Roof Relief
As mentioned in Plugging a Roof Leak, all you’re going to do for a temporary fix is prevent additional water damage inside your house. Temporary fixes are appropriate if
You can see obvious damage to your roof, such as holes, missing shingles, mangled flashing, etc. Water is still coming into your home. An appropriate repair person, such as a roofing contractor, is unavailable.
Be sure you, or the person who is going to do the repairs, is physically able to do them. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ladder Plywood boards, tarp, or plastic sheeting Strips of wood, if you’re using a tarp or plastic sheeting Hammer and nails or duct tape
And here’s what you’ll do: Only attempt these repairs if your roof isn’t sagging. If it is, leave everything alone as it’s too dangerous for you to be up there. Call a contractor, and describe the problem. These areas need bracing to prevent further damage, and this needs to happen sooner rather than later.
