Emergency Tarp and Tree-Limb Impact Roof Repair
Project Overview
A large maple limb came down during a windstorm and punched through the roof over the garage. Crew arrived within four hours to tarp the opening and returned the next day to complete a permanent repair.
Analysis
Impact damaged approximately twenty-five square feet of shingles and cracked one rafter near the midspan. One sheet of sheathing needed replacement. Attic was dry but full of debris.
Process
Four-hour emergency response; tarp with batten fastening; next-day structural visit; sister rafter install; sheathing replacement; dry-in; shingle re-weave; debris cleanup.
Outcome
Homeowner was able to use the garage the following day. Roof integrity fully restored within forty-eight hours of the storm.
Project Details
Materials Used
Heavy-duty reinforced tarp, 2x8 sister rafter, 5/8" CDX plywood, ice-and-water shield, synthetic underlayment, matching architectural shingles, galvanized lag bolts, ring-shank nails.
Methods & Techniques
Emergency tarp fastened with screwed-down 1x3 battens to prevent wind uplift. Return visit for structural repair: sister rafter lagged alongside the cracked member, sheathing replaced, full dry-in, and shingle re-weave into adjacent courses.
Key Highlights
Four-hour emergency response; structural rafter sistering; fast return for permanent repair; clean shingle re-weave; garage back in service in 48 hours.