How To Secure A Tarp To A Roof

To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.

How to secure a tarp to a roof.

In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage. Secure the tarp by wrapping the ends around two by four lumber and screwing the lumber to the roof or the siding. The tarp should be long enough to cover the leaking area and extend over the roof peak for an extra 4 feet. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Find the source of the leak. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Installing tarp on a roof without nails. It s even easier if you do it without nails.

Tarping is a way to temporarily stop leaks until the roof can be repaired. Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.

Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. The screws must pass securely into the roof. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.

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. 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. Once every grommet has a bent nail in it add a dab of roofing tar into each grommet hole around the nail that penetrates the roof to protect against leaks. Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails.

Time to make sure everything is off the roof secure the final strapping used in step 5 every 8 to 12. Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.