How To Repair A Roof With A Tarp

Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.

How to repair a roof with a tarp.

Pull the other end of the tarp over the peak and down the roof far enough to cover the leak then secure that end to another 2 by 4. 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. To minimize water damage in the interim before long term repairs can be made cover the damaged part of the roof with a tarpaulin. To secure a tarp to your roof.

There should be an additional 4 feet. If you have a helper this part is easy. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Install a blue tarp on a roof. Here s how to go about it. A tarp that will at least extend past the damaged area by at least 3 on each side the bottom the ridge the thicker. Find the source of the roof leak.

Things you ll need tape measure brush tarp 4 2x4 38 x 89 mm boards cap nails carpenter s gloves drill 2 inches 5 1 cm screws. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. It makes sense to get most of the pieces of wood up on the roof beforehand.

Unfold the tarp on the roof. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

If you have a ladder a knife a cordless drill saw you are all set just need to pick up some supplies a tarp that. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.