Putting A Tarp On A Leaky Roof

If possible wait to do this on a dry day.

Putting a tarp on a leaky roof. Find the source of the roof leak. Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used. Install a blue tarp on a roof. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Bring a brush with you onto the roof. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled.

Cut off the unrolled section of tarp with a utility knife. A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage. Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice. Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1.

Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d. Time to add your furring strips. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. 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.

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. Get some friends or family to help you. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. There should be an additional 4 feet.

Unrolling and positioning the tarp 1. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. To secure a tarp to your roof. Bring all of your tools up to the roof.

Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Find the source of the leak. It makes sense to get most of the pieces of wood up on the roof beforehand.

If you plan on tarping your roof without a professional you should bring. It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.

Unroll the tarp from the. 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. Climb on top of the. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end. Center the tarp over the damaged area. If you have a helper this part is easy. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.