How To Secure A Tarp To A Roof

The tarp should be long enough to cover the leaking area and extend over the roof peak for an extra 4 feet.

How to secure a tarp to a roof.

In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Time to make sure everything is off the roof secure the final strapping used in step 5 every 8 to 12. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. 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. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Installing tarp on a roof without nails.

It s even easier if you do it without nails. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. 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.

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. The screws must pass securely into the roof. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Tarping is a way to temporarily stop leaks until the roof can be repaired. Find the source of the leak. Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails. It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures.

This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.

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. Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof.