How To Secure A Tarp To A Roof

Tarping is a way to temporarily stop leaks until the roof can be repaired.

How to secure a tarp to a roof.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. It s even easier if you do it without nails. Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think. It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures.

To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Secure the tarp by wrapping the ends around two by four lumber and screwing the lumber to the roof or the siding. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.

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. Time to make sure everything is off the roof secure the final strapping used in step 5 every 8 to 12. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof.

Lay the tarp across the roof so that at least 4 feet 1 2 m lies on the sloped part of your roof on each side known as the peak. Installing tarp on a roof without nails. Find the source of the leak. The tarp should be long enough to cover the leaking area and extend over the roof peak for an extra 4 feet.

The screws must pass securely into the roof. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage. 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.

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. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.

You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Never lay the tarp out during a storm.