--- title: Temporary Roof Covering| Plastic to Tarp Your Roof After A Leak description: What is the best plastic sheeting to use to tarp your roof after a storm to temporarily stop the leaking so as to to reduce the roof leak repair cost? Come in! --- - [Privacy Notice](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/privacy-notice?hsLang=en-us) | - [Shipping & Returns](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/shipping-and-returns?hsLang=en-us)   [![Global Plastic Sheeting, Plastic Sheeting Specialist](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs-fs/file-2336161311-png/images/logo-mobile.png)](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/?hsLang=en-us) ![side_img37](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs-fs/file-2350449328-png/images/side_img37.png) ![side_img37](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs-fs/file-2350449328-png/images/side_img37.png) Click to call from your cell: [+17605979298](tel:+17605979298) # How To Tarp A Roof Temporarily After a Storm ### People ask us what is the best plastic sheeting to use to tarp their roof after a storm to temporarily stop the leaking. After all, the goal is to reduce the roof leak repair cost. Not all plastic is created equal for this. We recommend using **Opaque**, 6-10 mil string reinforced polyethylene. The opaque feature will reduce the amount of condensation when compared to clear sheeting. Remember, **Opaque can mean white plastic.** Often people hear the word, opaque and think of black plastic.  A white film will reflect the sun while a black film will absorb the heat.    ## Reach out to us and we will recommend a film that isn't too heavy to carry, and will meet your needs.  We are sorry you have to deal with this. We want to help you as best we can.  (619) 448-4439 | gpsweb@g3tapes.com **** ** [![](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/32796/interactive-161513923687.png) ](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIBEqjI77%2BvPlc4NDaWto4lY83WO46EHAYqdXVhnbYDS2Bm%2FfDcnrArrn2uDUhcS%2Bu6nfCUdfjhKXMdhQZobmY2jjUtB4E%2FxMAnNJFfcRBHw1DfK%2BQr%2FZ82msX0L4hdiGkwazRLPL1uU8zN8Zb%2FGBVc&webInteractiveContentId=161513923687&portalId=32796&hsLang=en-us) ** ** [![Home page www.globalplasticsheeting.com plastic sheeting, tapes, strapping fire retardant films greenhouse plastic](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/32796/2e969a18-a46f-4200-9c46-9468b160be01.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/32796/2e969a18-a46f-4200-9c46-9468b160be01)   [![Search for Fire Retardant films, tapes, greenhouse plastic](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/32796/5b9abe45-9e95-46a7-a36c-422a095c4829.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/32796/5b9abe45-9e95-46a7-a36c-422a095c4829) [![Plastic Sheeting Thickness   Application Chart ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/32796/1bbbffd2-d818-4b5f-b247-ccd91156dd48.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/32796/1bbbffd2-d818-4b5f-b247-ccd91156dd48)**     ### Quick Question for Us? - [Home](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/?hsLang=en-us) | - [ Privacy Policy |](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/privacy-notice?hsLang=en-us) - [Terms Of Service |](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/terms-of-service?hsLang=en-us) - [ Who Are We?](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/who-are-we-/?hsLang=en-us) | - [ Core Values](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/core-values-global-plastic-sheeting/?hsLang=en-us) | -   - [ Shipping | Returns](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/shipping-and-returns/?hsLang=en-us) |  - [Videos of Products](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/videos-of-products/?hsLang=en-us) | - [ SEARCH | ](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/search-for-plastic-sheeting-tapes-strapping?hsLang=en-us)GPS - [ Line Card |](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/gps-line-card-plastic-sheeting/?hsLang=en-us)[ Contact](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/contact-us/?hsLang=en-us) G3 Tapes, Inc.  (619)448-4439 11639 Riverside Drive Suite 103 Lakeside CA 92040