Why Tarps Are Necessary After Fire Damage

8/11/2022 (Permalink)

Four Reasons To Use Tarps

Commercial property fires often result in significant damages despite having fire prevention systems in place. Often, damage accumulates on the roof because of rescue techniques implemented on the scene. While many fire cleanup companies in Brunswick, ME, provide roof repair services, as an owner-operator, you need to mitigate your losses before the repair. There are at least four reasons to use tarps if your roof experiences damages.

1. Weather
2. Animal
3. Vagrants
4. Liability
   
   

Weather
Most restoration companies offer tarp services for immediate mitigation. Weather is one of the leading reasons for using tarps on your roof, especially for large holes. Tarps are less expensive than plywood and can cover larger areas. These plastic sheets create a barrier between outdoor elements, such as rain, keeping the inside of your property dry.

Animals
While the cleanup may remove all debris from the fire, if you do not block holes, your property is vulnerable to wildlife. Birds may nest in your rafters. Squirrels may burrow into your insulation. Tarps can add protection against invasive animals looking for warmth or shelter. The last thing you need is a pest problem.

Vagrants
Tarps and plywood are the standards for sealing off a property after a fire. Renovation specialists use these materials to protect against natural elements, but they also help deter vagrants and other intruders from setting up camp in your building. You may also want to consider temporary fencing as an added deterrent.

Liability
After any disaster, you may need to notify your insurer to file a claim. The claim is an official document specifying the resulting damage from the fire, which is an important distinction. Any loss occurring after the fire, you are likely responsible for, meaning there is possibly a need for mitigation after a fire.

If you are amid a fire cleanup, consider securing your property against further damage. Talk to a restoration specialist and your insurer to ask about tarps and other mitigation standards.