How To Put A Tarp On A Roof

Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.

How to put a tarp on a roof.

There should be an additional 4 feet. Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end. Round off your answer. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.

Now divide that answer by 8 feet the length of the furring strips which will give you the amount of strips you ll need. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. 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.

Before setting up the tarp clear away any dirt or debris on the roof making sure there are no horizontal obstructions that could cause water to pool. 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. Water is meant to flow downwards as soon as it hits the roof. Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp.

To secure a tarp to your roof. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled. Wearing a pair of carpenter s gloves wrap the tarp around the boards underneath so.

Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. The four edges are the peak ends. Find the source of the roof leak.

Wrap the tarp around the boards. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. 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.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. To fasten the furring strips to the tarp and roof use 2 to 3 galvanized roofing nails.