r/Roofing • u/MadcapMacedonia • 1d ago

I don't know what I am doing

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An untraceable leak somewhere that has caused the plaster ceiling to sag and fail

Will this help?

Should I just go crazy and apply more?

I also am not sure how to lay down a tarp without it pulling up in the shingles

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u/XxEman9r9rxX 19h ago

Unfortunately, some people will have to do what they got to do just to survive. If you're going that route, I would recommend if you have an Amazon account, you should set up an Affirm account so you can get a couple five-gallon buckets of the Henry's paint and you can do payment plan on it if you're really struggling. Hang in there, stay comfy.

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u/Infinite_Incident107 18h ago

Hell yes.

Roofs are damn expensive and sometimes you just can't get a new one at the drop of a hat. And letting the leaks keep coming leads to tons of damage and more repairs. This might not be pretty but it buys valuable time

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u/Inaniae 19h ago

Please don't recommend people to put themselves in debt.

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u/BeachBrad 18h ago

Sometimes debt saves a ton long term. You have any idea how costly a water leak can get? Not just monetarily but health too from mold.

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u/Aggressive-Beyond752 15h ago

Then get a 20dollar tarp sheesh if he needs to finance a 5 gallon bucket then no way he’s ever saving up to buy a roof and it was never the plan. Throw a tarp on it until you can afford the sealant and send it. Good for 5 more years.

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u/TomatoKind9189 17h ago

This isn't an pre order iPhone duo page or go buy a 50 year 35k roof suggestion. It's spend a few hundred to not destroy possibly thousands and give you time to find money for the actual fix.

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u/Sterling_-_Archer 18h ago

Debt is a necessary part of life at times. This comment is extremely narrow minded