Putting A Tarp On A Leaky Roof

Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used.

Putting a tarp on a leaky roof.

Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled. Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1. If possible wait to do this on a dry day. Install a blue tarp on a roof.

Unrolling and positioning the tarp 1. It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Cut off the unrolled section of tarp with a utility knife.

Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice. Time to add your furring strips. Get some friends or family to help you. Find the source of the roof leak.

If you have a helper this part is easy. Unroll the tarp from the. Climb on top of the. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d. It makes sense to get most of the pieces of wood up on the roof beforehand. A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage. 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.

Clear all debris on the roof. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration. 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.

Find the source of the leak. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Bring all of your tools up to the roof. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

There should be an additional 4 feet. To secure a tarp to your roof. Unfold the tarp on the roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. 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.

Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. 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 a brush with you onto the roof. Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end.