How To Properly Tarp A Roof

A properly installed tarp can not only help prevent any further water intrusion which reduces the insurance companies cost but can help you get your life back to normal faster.

How to properly tarp a roof.

To secure a tarp to your roof. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. Installing a blue waterproof tarp will buy you time until you can get a badly leaking roof re shingled. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

Once installed correctly you can expect a tarp to last a two full years taking into consideration the roof s slope. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Find the source of the roof leak.

The size you ll need mostly depends on where the peak of the roof is in relation to the leaking area on the roof. There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every. The tarp should be long enough to extend over the roof peak or hip and extend at least 4 feet down the other side. If the tarp doesn t extend over the peak of the roof water can get underneath the tarp rending it useless.

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. Sandwich the tarp. If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Ensure your tarp is properly positioned and weighed down with 2 x 4 wooden planks before securing it to your roof. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Your tarp must be fully sandwiched so it won t come loose in windy or stormy conditions.

Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. 7 steps to temporarily patch your roof with a tarp. Purchase a tarp that will cover completely cover the area with 2 or 3 feet to spare on all sides.

If you have a ladder a knife a cordless drill saw you are all set just need to pick up some supplies. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Attach 2 x 4 boards to both edges of the tarp just on the peak side perpendicular to the anchor board.