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Professional roof wrapping is a skilled installation process, not a tarp-throwing exercise. The difference between a properly installed shrink wrap enclosure and a DIY cover shows up the first time wind-driven rain hits the building. Here is the full process a StormWrappers crew executes on every dry-in job.
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Phase 1: Assessment
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Before any material touches the roof, the crew assesses the damage. This means: identifying all areas of compromise (not just the obvious impact zone — wind damage often affects edges and penetrations beyond the primary damage area); evaluating structural integrity of the areas where the enclosure will be anchored; mapping roof penetrations (HVAC, vents, skylights, chimneys) that require special detailing; and identifying access requirements (ladder access, scaffold needs, lift requirements for height or steep pitch). Assessment takes 15–30 minutes on a typical residential job and longer on commercial properties. This phase prevents the installation from creating new problems — an anchor point in structurally compromised framing is a failure waiting to happen.
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Phase 2: Stabilization
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Stabilization addresses any immediate safety or structural concerns before the enclosure is installed. Loose roofing materials that could shift or fall are secured or removed. Unstable sections of roof deck are braced. Debris is cleared from the work area to allow safe crew movement. This phase protects both the crew and the integrity of the shrink wrap installation — a loose underlying surface creates points where the enclosure can be stressed and compromised by movement below it.
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Phase 3: Shrinkwrapping
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The installation sequence for the shrink wrap enclosure: the film is cut to the specific dimensions of the exposure area; perimeter anchoring and strapping is installed to provide the foundation for the sealed enclosure; the film is positioned over the exposure; all seams are heat-welded to create continuous, gap-free connections; penetrations (each HVAC unit, vent, chimney) are individually detailed with film cuts and welded seals; and the entire assembly is heat-shrunk using propane torches to create a drum-tight surface that conforms to the roof geometry. The result is a custom-fit barrier with no loose edges, no overlap gaps, and no grommets — the failure points that make standard tarps unreliable.
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Quality check and documentation
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After installation, the crew walks the perimeter and checks every seam, every penetration detail, and every anchor point. Any area that does not meet the quality standard is reworked before the crew leaves the site. The completed installation is documented with photos for the customer’s insurance claim file. The 6-month warranty goes into effect from the installation date.
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What the customer sees at the end
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A professional shrink wrap dry-in looks like a tight, gray-white or clear film conforming closely to the roofline — not a billowing blue cover that flaps in the breeze. It is visually distinct from a tarp and recognizable to insurance adjusters as professional-grade temporary protection. It will stay in place, stay weather-tight, and stay undamaged through normal weather events for the 6-month warranty period — giving the property owner the time needed to manage the claims process, source materials, and schedule permanent repairs without racing the next storm.
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Call StormWrappers at 888-897-2748 for a same-day response assessment.
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