Securing A Tarp To A Roof

Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1.

Securing a tarp to a roof.

Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration because as soon as you open the tarp up there it will start blowing all over the place. Find the source of the roof leak. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

A tarp that will at least extend past the damaged area by at least 3 on each side the bottom the ridge the thicker. Find the source of the leak. The board needs to be at least two feet longer than the tarp width. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Wearing a pair of carpenter s gloves wrap the tarp around the boards underneath so. Climb on top of the. If possible place the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof to create the best seal.

If you have a ladder a knife a cordless drill saw you are all set just need to pick up some supplies a tarp that. Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used. It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also. Unfold the tarp on the roof.

If you have a helper this part is easy. Place the tarp on the leaking area and smooth it out. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. The thicker the tarp is the better if it has uv.

Place the 2 x 4 against the roof so the tarp won t gather debris or water. To secure a tarp to your roof. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Next wrap the tarp around the board.

Secure the tarp to your roof. Secure the board to the roof with screws. After this step you ll want to sandwich the tarp between another 2x4 and temporarily secure the bottom 2x4 to the roof with a nail. Screw through the tarp and the.

Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. There should be an additional 4 feet. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Wrap the tarp around the boards.

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Position 1 x2 pieces of lumber running vertically down the roof to firming secure the tarp. You want to avoid big gaps and stretch it as far as possible. Securing the tarp to your roof 1.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Create an anchor board by rolling the tarp s peak end with a 2 x 4 inch board and nailing the tarp to your board with. Roll the tarp s edges using 2x4 s to secure the wood and nail it to the tarp using 3 inch nails. Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp.