Putting A Tarp On A Leaky Roof

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Putting a tarp on a leaky roof.

Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage. Find the source of the leak. Time to add your furring strips.

Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1. Unfold the tarp on the roof. Unroll the tarp from the. Bring a brush with you onto the roof.

Stretch a tarp flat on 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. Get some friends or family to help you. Bring all of your tools up to the roof.

Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration. There should be an additional 4 feet. To secure a tarp to your roof.

Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled. Climb on top of the. Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d. Find the source of the roof leak.

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. Clear all debris on the roof. If you have a helper this part is easy.

Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used. 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. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Cut off the unrolled section of tarp with a utility knife.

Unrolling and positioning the tarp 1. Install a blue tarp on a roof. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of 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. 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. If possible wait to do this on a dry day. Center the tarp over the damaged area.