Exterior Roof Blanket for Leaks

Roof Blanket

• Roof blankets are layers of material that lay underneath a roof's exterior layer. They provide safety to people working on a roof, especially a steep roof, with a surface designed to help people avoid slipping while working on a roof. They are also lighter in color to help with heat when working on roofs in hot days. Roof blankets also help stop leaks because they are an added layer of protection to keep weather elements outside of the house. If water or other weather elements penetrate the roof's exterior layer, the roof blankets and other roof underlayment materials help keep the leak contained to the outside.

Moving Blanket

• A moving blanket might temporarily help with a leaking roof. The blankets are thick and durable. You can place the blanket over the leaking area as an added layer of protection against water that gets through the roof and into the house. The blanket will absorb the water and help keep the house dry. This will only work until the blanket becomes soaked, however. Once the blanket is wet, more water might begin to leak through the blanket and roof and into the home.

Thatched Roof

• A thatched roof is another alternative to helping with a leaking roof. Thatched roofs are still popular in Europe and other parts of the world, but not in North America. Thatched roofs are advantageous, however, because they do not leak and help insulate the home when installed and maintained properly. You can use straw as a temporary fix for a leaking roof until you are able to get the leak repaired permanently.

Other Options

• A variety of roof leak repair kits and products are available online or at home improvement stores. These include putties, tar, caulk and other types of do-it-yourself rook repair products. If you choose to use these, use caution, especially when working on top of a roof. Roof sealing tape is also available. Also, you can purchase a roof tarp, which allows you to peel off the adhesive cover and stick it right on your roof. You can use a regular tarp as well, but you might have to tie or nail it down.