Emergency Tarping a Flat Roof: What Actually Works
BERKELEY FLAT ROOF BLOG
Emergency Tarping a Flat Roof: What Actually Works
A temporary measure to stop water intrusion until conditions allow a real repair — done right, not just thrown on.
Effective emergency tarping covers the affected area with overlap well beyond the visible damage (since water travels sideways under the membrane), secured well enough to survive continued wind and rain, without creating new puncture points in the process.
It’s a stopgap, not a fix. The goal is buying time until a dry window allows for a proper, permanent repair — not a substitute for one.
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