rivalarrival t1_iqt8uf9 wrote
Reply to comment by trash_recycle in Leaky ceiling, poked a hole in the ceiling with a screwdriver, and after 15 minutes the dripping stopped. What's going on? by UnofficialSlimShady
Insurers are going to try to deny coverage on any grounds they can invent. Merely having a leak in the roof can result in a denial of certain coverage. Failing to adequately anchor the tarp can result in a denial of coverage, as well as open you up to liability if your weighted-and-not-anchored tarp goes flying in a storm and causes further damage to the house, cars, neighboring property, etc.
If it's leaking, the roof needs considerable repair anyway. There's little risk to anchoring the furring strips to the deck. If you're not going to anchor the boards to the roof, don't use them at all. Just tie off the tarp to anchors on the ground.
The more important factor is getting the roof properly repaired as soon as possible.
mydrivec t1_iqu9jz5 wrote
He doesn't know what to do besides poking a hole in the ceiling and you expect him to determine if the entire roof needs replacing?
Use the sandbag method to be safe mate!
yacht_boy t1_iqu20za wrote
> If it’s leaking, the roof needs considerable repair anyway.
Not necessarily. Often it's just a missing shingle, bad flashing, or other small fix.
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