Storms can bring high winds, heavy downpours, and snow. No matter how well you maintain your roof there may be a time when storm damage impacts your home. It’s important to follow steps to help reduce damage and protect your home as quickly as possible. These tips will help you manage storm damage to your roof until a professional can arrive.
Call a roofing contractor immediately. Weather-Tite Roofing offers 24/7 Emergency Roofing Services to the Tri-State Area. If your home has been damaged, contact immediately and we will help you get your home back with a quality solution that lasts.
Remove furniture, valuables, photos, and paper items from the room impacted by the leak. If some of your belongings have become wet, dry them as best you can to prevent mold growth.
Place a bath mat or an absorbent towel on the floor and position buckets, plastic tubs, or pots and pans directly under the leak. This will help prevent damage to your floors until you are safely able to cover the damaged roof section on the exterior of the home.
If the leak is substantial or directly near an electrical outlet, go to your breaker box and turn off the power to that area. If the power has gone out it’s important to still complete this step. This will prevent any short circuits and reduce the risk of electrocution, should the power suddenly turn back on.
When it’s safe, tarp the roof. If you’re able to safely access the leak, tarping the roof will help prevent further damage to your home. This article explains in detail how to properly tarp your roof. Please take extreme caution when tarping your roof and never access the roof in inclement weather.
If your roof has been damaged by a storm, don’t wait. Call our team now. We are here 24/7 to service your emergency roofing needs.