How To Secure A Tarp To A Flat Roof

Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails.

How to secure a tarp to a flat roof.

Then attach it under the eave with a screw gun. Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws 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. Secure all edges. It s even easier if you do it without nails.

These boards do not need to be rolled in the tarp. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang. Wrap the tarp around the board pulling it tight against the roof.

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Bring all of your tools up to the roof. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

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. Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think. Find the source of the roof leak.

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection. 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. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.

Installing tarp on a roof without nails. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. To secure a tarp to your roof. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.

A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage. Find the source of the leak. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Never lay the tarp out during a storm.

Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4. The screws must pass securely into the roof.