The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
How to secure a tarp to your roof.
Secure one end of the tarp to one of the pieces of lumber driving screws with large washers through each of the grommet holes and into the wood.
The four edges are the peak ends.
Securing the tarp to your roof 1.
Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws.
Wrap the tarp around the boards.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.
If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
Find the source of the roof leak.
Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.
Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
Screw through the tarp and the.
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.
Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.
Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
There should be an additional 4 feet.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
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.
Place the tarp unfold or unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area over the roof s peaks and eaves making sure to cover the damaged area and leave at least a foot of tarp on each side.