Emergency Board-Up for Roof Openings in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
When a tree, fire or high wind leaves a hole in the roof deck, solid board-up and a covering membrane make the structure weather-tight again.
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Emergency Board-Up of Roof Openings, explained.
A tarp alone will not hold where the decking itself is gone. If a limb has punched through, or fire and wind have removed boards, the opening has to be bridged first, with sheathing fastened to sound framing, and then covered with underlayment or a tarp.
We board up openings so that rain, animals and debris stay out, and so that the roof can be safely walked and later repaired. It is a short-term structure, built to be replaced by a permanent repair.
Signs you need this
- A hole through the roof deck after a limb or fire
- Rafters are visible from above or from the attic
- A tarp alone cannot span the damaged area
- Animals or weather can enter the roof
A good fit, and what to know.
We would rather you hear the limits from us than discover them later.
A good fit when
- A hole or missing deck section is open to the weather
- A tree or fire has damaged the roof structure
- You need the opening secured quickly and safely
Worth knowing
- Board-up is temporary and should be replaced by a proper repair
- Badly damaged framing needs structural repair before a safe board-up is possible
Why do it this way.
A real surface to work from
Boards restore a safe platform and keep out animals and debris.
Weather-tight
The covering membrane sheds rain and snow until the roof is repaired.
Less guesswork later
The framing and decking damage is recorded for the repair plan.
Safer interiors
Closing the opening protects the rooms below from water and drafts.
Before and after: open hole to secured tarp
AfterBeforeIllustrative scene created to show what a surface view hides and what an inspection reveals. Drag the handle to slide between them.
From first call to finished work.
A clear sequence for every job.
- 01
Find the sound framing
We locate solid rafters around the opening so the board has something safe to fasten to.
- 02
Cut and fasten sheathing
Boards are cut to cover the opening and screwed to the framing, with overlap onto good decking.
- 03
Waterproof over the top
Underlayment or a tarp goes over the boards and is lapped so water runs off, not in.
- 04
Photograph and report
We record the opening before and after and explain what the permanent repair will need.
Services that go together.
A-01Emergency ResponseEmergency Roof TarpingWhen a storm opens your roof, a properly secured tarp keeps water out of the house until the permanent repair can be done.Stage 1: Stop the water
C-01RepairsRoof Deck and Sheathing RepairRoofing is only as sound as the deck beneath it.Stage 3: Repair it
A-06Emergency ResponseFallen Tree on RoofWhen a tree or large limb lands on your home, the weight, the broken framing and the open roof all need careful, coordinated handling.Stage 1: Stop the water
C-02RepairsRafter and Truss RepairCracked rafters, broken truss members and displaced framing carry the whole roof.Stage 2: Make it safeRead more on this topic.
Temporary vs Permanent Roof RepairWhat each one is, when to use them and how to avoid paying twice.2 min read Fallen Trees and Roof DamageWhat to do when a tree or limb lands on your roof.2 min read 
What Counts as a Roof Emergency?How to tell a roof problem that can wait from one that cannot.2 min read Emergency Board-Up FAQ.
Is board-up the same as a tarp?
No. Board-up closes an open deck with wood. A tarp or membrane then covers it. Many openings need both.
Do you remove the damaged framing?
If the framing is unsafe we tell you. Structural repair is a separate step, and we explain what it involves.
Does board-up count as the repair?
No. It is a temporary closure that makes the roof safe and dry until the permanent repair.
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Storm hit your roof? Call before the next rain.
Tell us what happened and where you see water. We will explain the safest next step and how we can cover and repair the roof.