How To Secure A Tarp To A Roof

It s even easier if you do it without nails.

How to secure a tarp to a roof.

Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Partially unroll or unfold enough of the tarp to cover the leaking section of the roof from eaves to peak with an additional 4 feet on each end. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.

The 2 x 4 should be against the roof so it won t collect water and debris. Once every grommet has a bent nail in it add a dab of roofing tar into each grommet hole around the nail that penetrates the roof to protect against leaks. Wrap one end of the tarp around a 2 x 4 that is 2 feet longer than the width of the tarp. 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.

Wearing a pair of carpenter s gloves wrap the tarp around the boards underneath so. Remember to leave about a 4 foot overhang. Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4. Screw through the tarp and the.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Find the source of the leak. Cut to fit this length. To secure a tarp to your roof.

Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws 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. Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp.

The four edges are the peak ends. Securing the tarp to your roof 1. 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.

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. Installing tarp on a roof without nails. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof if your tarp is too long cut the excess tarp from the other end with your utility knife. Find the source of the roof leak. Wrap the tarp around the boards. Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.

There should be an additional 4 feet.