Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
Putting a tarp on a leaky roof.
Clear all debris on the roof.
Find the source of the leak.
Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1.
You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.
Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used.
It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also.
If you have a helper this part is easy.
Bring a brush with you onto the roof.
Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.
Push the free end up and over the leaky section of roof until it extends over the peak and about 4 feet down the other side of the roof.
Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end.
If you plan on tarping your roof without a professional you should bring.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled.
Time to add your furring strips.
Find the source of the roof leak.
Unrolling and positioning the tarp 1.
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.
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.
Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
Climb on top of the.
Center the tarp over the damaged area.
If required cut plywood as needed cover up any existing penetrations with plywood secure the perimeter with screws every 6 to 12 into the roof sheathing below preferably into trusses unroll the full tarp make sure that the length extends 1 past the edge of the roof on the damaged side.
A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage.
To secure a tarp to your roof.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
If possible wait to do this on a dry day.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.
Unroll the tarp from the.
Install a blue tarp on a roof.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d.
Get some friends or family to help you.
Lay the tarp flatly over the damaged area and make sure there are at least 4 feet of it overhanging past the roof s peak and the rest over the eave.
Cut off the unrolled section of tarp with a utility knife.
Bring all of your tools up to the roof.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
