How To Repair A Roof With A Tarp

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

How to repair a roof with a tarp.

There should be an additional 4 feet. To secure a tarp to your roof. Time to add your furring strips. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration.

The thicker the tarp is the better if it has uv. If you have a helper this part is easy. Install a blue tarp on a roof. Unfold the tarp on the roof.

Find the source of the roof leak. Pull the other end of the tarp over the peak and down the roof far enough to cover the leak then secure that end to another 2 by 4. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. A tarp that will at least extend past the damaged area by at least 3 on each side the bottom the ridge the thicker.

Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Things you ll need tape measure brush tarp 4 2x4 38 x 89 mm boards cap nails carpenter s gloves drill 2 inches 5 1 cm screws. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

Here s how to go about it. Wrap the tarp three or four times around the wood then secure the wood to the soffit or the roof deck on the side of the peak opposite the side that is leaking. If you have a ladder a knife a cordless drill saw you are all set just need to pick up some supplies a tarp that. To minimize water damage in the interim before long term repairs can be made cover the damaged part of the roof with a tarpaulin.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.