How To Tarp A Steep Roof

Repairing a roof can be dangerous.

How to tarp a steep roof.

Do not attempt to install a roof tarp during dangerous or windy weather. When installed correctly roof tarps can shield you home from bad weather for up to 90 days. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. Never lay the tarp out during a storm.

Make sure the anchor board and tarp roll are against the roof to prevent the collection of water or debris. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Roof tarps will be slippery so don t step on them. The goal is to keep rain from finding its way under the tarp.

If you don t cover the ridge line the tarp won t be effective at keeping out water. Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof. If you decided to just install the tarp in a square patch anywhere on the roof the water will run from the bare ridge line to the furring strips and under the tarp. When ones roof is damaged it is only natural to want to stop any water from getting inside which also happens to be one of your insurance company s primary concerns.

The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. Call for professional help if your roof has a steep pitch because you could fall. Next roll the rest of the tarp over the ridge of your roof and leave at least an extra two feet of tarp around the damaged area. While it may take weeks or even months to get a roofer out to repair the damage a tarp can be put in place pretty quickly.

It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures. 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. Tarping a roof will temporarily stop leaks and protect your home from the elements. Secure the tarp to this anchor strip with either nails or screws.

This will keep you dry until you can fix the issue or have a professional team make repairs. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.