This tarp is giant water catch! Work was being done on the roof and was exposed. An unexpected storm caused water to leak into the building. Instead of placing buckets all over to stop the leak, a water catch system was put in place to collect the water.  

Fallen tree's can do serious structural damage and make your roof seem like paper. Fortunately, no one was injured in this instance and the tree damaged a fence rather than someones home.

Nobody likes bad weather. The risks involved with bad weather are many. Driving dangers, flooding, power, and the list goes on. Another is the risk of fallen trees like the one pictured...

This is key evidence of good preparation and planning. A storm can make or break your roof. Tarping in preparation for a storm can ensure a dry interior, which is something we all love. 

What we have here is a large water damage affecting ceiling tiles. When these tiles become wet they get very fragile. This tile has a security camera mounted on it which can weaken the tile even more. Due to the weight of the camera it caused the tile to sink and look more like a dome.

A common sight this picture is, especially after a large storm or succession of them. However, this water can be dangerous. The best thing water does is soak. As it rests on this commercial roof, it's slowing breaking down that part of the ceiling until it caves in.

If you notice resting water on your roof, don't wait, act fast.

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What can we learn from this picture...

1) Storms can cause to be an overwhelming problem.

2) Clean you gutters. Clean gutters mean when that storm does come it won't clog the gutters and make a muddy mess.