Putting A Tarp On A Leaky Roof

Install a blue tarp on a roof.

Putting a tarp on a leaky roof.

Find the source of the roof leak. Bring a brush with you onto the roof. Unroll the tarp from the. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

Get some friends or family to help you. It makes sense to get most of the pieces of wood up on the roof beforehand. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration.

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Unfold the tarp on the roof. 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. Unrolling and positioning the tarp 1.

Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice. To secure a tarp to your roof. If you have a helper this part is easy. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.

Find the source of the leak. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. 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. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.

Cut off the unrolled section of tarp with a utility knife. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Climb on top of the.

It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also. There should be an additional 4 feet. Time to add your furring strips. Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d.

Center the tarp over the damaged area. Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end. 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. Bring all of your tools up to the roof.

Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Clear all debris on the roof. Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. 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. Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used. If possible wait to do this on a dry day.