Securing A Tarp To A Roof

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

Securing a tarp to a roof.

Because you re securing the tarps tight to the roof the air will have nowhere to go. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. 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. Roll the opposite end of the tarp around another 2 x 4 and sandwich the tarp with a second 2 x 4 and nail it to the roof sheathing roll side down.

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. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Installing tarp on a roof without nails. Find the source of the leak.

Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.

Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Using more 2 x 4 s nail down the tarp s sides. 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.

Place the sandwiched tarp along the eaves line and stretch the rest of the tarp goes over the ridge and down the other side of the roof. It s even easier if you do it without nails. If you can leave a space for the vent to breathe. Find the source of the roof leak.

Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Now that the tarp is tightly secured to the roof seal the edges by laying 2 by 4 2 by 2 or 1 by 3 lumber along the edges of the tarp and screwing the wood to the roof deck. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. The screws must pass securely into the roof.

Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Not helpful 1 helpful 2. You can cut a hole out of the tarp for this if you need to and secure the sides down with wooden boards.

To secure a tarp to your roof. Time to make sure everything is off the roof secure the final strapping used in step 5 every 8 to 12.