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SomeConstructionGuy t1_j14ir17 wrote

Holy shit people ARE becoming less self sufficient.

If it happens call a contractor and get it fixed. Having a branch come through the roof isn’t the same as taking a direct hit from a tornado. It can probably be watertight within one day.

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travelbug1984 OP t1_j14kykt wrote

I'm confused— did you mean I should be prepared to go out on a 40 deg pitch roof myself and push a branch weighing 1000+ pounds off myself (i.e. self sufficient) OR call a contractor (i.e. not self-sufficient)?

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SomeConstructionGuy t1_j14ljh9 wrote

Based on your posts I’d say the latter.

But hey you didn’t even state that as an option. You seem more ready to bail on the structure for the rest of the winter and flee the country.

Toss a tarp on it and call someone to deal with it.

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travelbug1984 OP t1_j14lv0p wrote

Lol fair. The passports will remain in their usual spots. No bailing on the home. Thanks for your advice :)

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SomeConstructionGuy t1_j14mvi1 wrote

Seriously if you’re that worried try calling a few contractors ahead of time. Ask if you get in a bind if they’ll come help.

Also if you think there’s actually a good change it’ll happen grab a tarp, some 16’ pieces of strapping and a couple ladders and a roof hook. You can cut the tree enough to get the tarp on and toss down trapping vertically on top of the tape with screws fairly easily from a roof ladder. It’ll suck to do alone and won’t last forever but it’ll get the house 99% water tight quick.

It’s the water damage that’ll really cause the extensive damage.

Edit: buy it all at Home Depot and if you don’t use it you can return it Monday.

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