Blue tarp program houston

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She has applied for help from the City of Houston for roof repairs. The City of Houston is offering a program to help repair roofs of homes where many have had blue tarps attached since Hurricane Ike. Councilman Steve Le worried that income limit is too high. Lifestyle Lifestyle RodeoHouston See the full lineup here.

After strong hurricanes make landfall or large hail stones strike, you may need a temporary fix to prevent any further water damage to the inside of your home.

The quickest solution is to install a blue waterproof tarp. This is merely a temporary solution until your roof can be re-shingled. If your roof is completely damaged, however, the entire area needs to be covered. In addition, the tarp is normally secured by 1X4 furring strips, usually 8 feet in length.

Some tarps have grommet holes that can fasten to the roof with a nail and a little bit of tar.