How To Secure A Tarp To A Roof

Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.

How to secure a tarp to a roof.

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. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Time to make sure everything is off the roof secure the final strapping used in step 5 every 8 to 12. In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage. The tarp should be long enough to cover the leaking area and extend over the roof peak for an extra 4 feet.

Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4. The screws must pass securely into the roof. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.

Tarping is a way to temporarily stop leaks until the roof can be repaired. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Installing tarp on a roof without nails. Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Secure the tarp by wrapping the ends around two by four lumber and screwing the lumber to the roof or the siding.

Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Find the source of the leak. 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.

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. It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures.