How To Secure A Tarp To A Roof

Find the source of the roof leak.

How to secure a tarp to a roof.

Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Remember to leave about a 4 foot overhang. Wrap one end of the tarp around a 2 x 4 that is 2 feet longer than the width of the tarp. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.

Wrap the tarp around the boards. Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws pulling the tarp tight around the edges apply 1 3 strapping with deck screws every 8 to 12 making sure you have one within 2 to 3 of each edge. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.

Partially unroll or unfold enough of the tarp to cover the leaking section of the roof from eaves to peak with an additional 4 feet on each end. 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. Once every grommet has a bent nail in it add a dab of roofing tar into each grommet hole around the nail that penetrates the roof to protect against leaks. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

There should be an additional 4 feet. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. The four edges are the peak ends. Screw through the tarp and the.

Wrap your tarp around the board then secure the board to the roof with a screw. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Find the source of the leak. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.

It s even easier if you do it without nails. Cut to fit this length. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Installing tarp on a roof without nails.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Securing the tarp to your roof 1. You want to get long 3 inch nails to get plenty of bite into the roof s sheathing and still be able to bend an upper portion of them to secure the tarp. Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp.

The 2 x 4 should be against the roof so it won t collect water and debris. Wearing a pair of carpenter s gloves wrap the tarp around the boards underneath so. Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.

Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.