Securing A Tarp To A Roof

To secure a tarp to your roof.

Securing a tarp to a roof.

Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Find the source of the roof leak. Climb on top of the. Place the 2 x 4 against the roof so the tarp won t gather debris or water.

Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Next wrap the tarp around the board. 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. Position 1 x2 pieces of lumber running vertically down the roof to firming secure the tarp.

Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. 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. If possible place the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof to create the best seal.

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. The thicker the tarp is the better if it has uv. If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners. The board needs to be at least two feet longer than the tarp width.

Place the tarp on the leaking area and smooth it out. It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Secure the board to the roof with screws.

You want to avoid big gaps and stretch it as far as possible. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1. Screw through the tarp and the.

Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the 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. Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used.

Find the source of the leak. A tarp that will at least extend past the damaged area by at least 3 on each side the bottom the ridge the thicker. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Wrap the tarp around the boards. The four edges are the peak ends. Securing the tarp to your roof 1. If you have a helper this part is easy.

Wearing a pair of carpenter s gloves wrap the tarp around the boards underneath so. Unfold the tarp on the roof. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.