How To Install Tarp On Roof

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

How to install tarp on roof. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. 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. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. It makes sense to get most of the pieces of wood up on the roof beforehand. 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. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.

The goal is to keep rain from finding its way under the tarp. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage. Time to add your furring strips.

If the tarp doesn t extend over the peak of the roof water can get underneath the tarp rending it useless. To apply tarp in order to mitigate a leak use heavy duty polyethylene sheets available at your local hardware store or big box store such as lowes. Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

Purchase a tarp that will cover completely cover the area with 2 or 3 feet to spare on all sides. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. 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. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.

The screws must pass securely into the roof. 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.