How To Tarp A Flat Roof

Screw through the tarp and the.

How to tarp a flat roof.

Climb on top of the. It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also. To secure a tarp to your roof. Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.

Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d. Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp. Make sure to remove all debris from your roof. Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used.

Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. How to tarp a roof. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.

At 12 mils they are heavy duty and uv resistant so you can get more use out of them. Find the source of the roof leak. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. They puncture easily and that is a disaster on a flat roof full of water.

Step by step clean the debris. Wearing a pair of carpenter s gloves wrap the tarp around the boards underneath so. The size of the tarp you are using will depend on the measurements of the. There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side.

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 your 3 inch nails. A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Securing the tarp to your roof 1.

The four edges are the peak ends. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. The roof shown here was l shaped so we used two tarps with a 3 foot lap. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Create an anchor.

Center the tarp over the damaged area. Measure the area to be covered with a tarp. I like the silver tarps. Wrap the tarp around the boards.

This helps you easily find the. Make sure you buy a tarp big enough to extend over the eaves.