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kerrlakeRoo
May 30, 2017Explorer
If you never intend to move it you may be able to cover the roof with thick plastic and seal the sides to stop further intrusion. Lap it down a couple of inches on the sides, If the roof is collapsing already you may have to put a couple of sheets of thin luan up there first and secure to to whatever is left of the existing joist. Then seal with both a heavy tape (gorilla) and maybe even brush a coat of a sealant over it.
This is not pretty, and it will not stand up to any movement, but it should stabilize it depending on how badly its collapsing.
I have helped Hurricane victims make temp repairs like this many times, and thats all this is,,,, TEMPORARY.
Inside if you have a lot of water damage, mold and insulation become primary issues. If you cant seal off from them, scrap the whole thing.
This is not pretty, and it will not stand up to any movement, but it should stabilize it depending on how badly its collapsing.
I have helped Hurricane victims make temp repairs like this many times, and thats all this is,,,, TEMPORARY.
Inside if you have a lot of water damage, mold and insulation become primary issues. If you cant seal off from them, scrap the whole thing.
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