- Had to tarp my old shingle roof after a hailstorm last summer.
- Used a heavy-duty silver tarp, plus 2x4s screwed right into the rafters—held up for about three weeks of rain and wind before it started leaking again.
- Blue tarps barely lasted a weekend here in Texas heat.
- Never had much luck with those sticky patches either—edges always curl up.
- Real fix is always better, but sometimes you just need to keep the water out for a bit... just don’t expect miracles.
- Silver tarp + 2x4s is about as good as it gets for a temp fix, honestly. Three weeks in Texas weather? Not bad at all.
- Blue tarps are basically single-use napkins out here... sun eats 'em alive.
- Sticky patches—yeah, those things never stick when you actually need them to.
- Real repairs always win, but sometimes you just gotta MacGyver it till the pros show up.
- If you ever go for a new roof, maybe look into some of the greener options—metal or even recycled shingles hold up way better in hail and heat. Just my two cents...
Yeah, those blue tarps are basically toast after a week in the Texas sun—been there, done that. I switched to a silver one last year and it actually held up through a couple storms. Has anyone tried those white “cool roof” coatings as a temp fix? Wondering if they help with the heat at all or just marketing hype...
I’ve wondered the same about those white coatings.
I’ve read they’re supposed to reflect sunlight, but does that actually keep the attic cooler, or is it just a tiny difference? Also, how long do they last before peeling? I’m always worried I’ll spend more on “temporary” fixes than just biting the bullet for a real repair.“Wondering if they help with the heat at all or just marketing hype...”
“Wondering if they help with the heat at all or just marketing hype...”
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen measurable temp drops in attics after applying those reflective coatings—though it’s not dramatic. Maybe 5-10°F difference on a hot day, depending on roof color and insulation. As for longevity, most of the cheaper coatings start peeling in 2-3 years, especially if the prep isn’t perfect. Honestly, I’d be cautious about relying on them for leak fixes. They’re more about UV protection than true waterproofing. Sometimes it’s just delaying the inevitable repair...