How To Hold Down A Tarp On A Flat Roof

Attach 2 x 4 boards to both edges of the tarp just on the peak side perpendicular to the anchor board.

How to hold down a tarp on a flat roof. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Lay the tarp flatly over the damaged area and make sure there are at least 4 feet of it overhanging past the roof s peak and the rest over the eave. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.

This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out. Center the tarp over the damaged area. Bring all of your tools up to the roof. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Came out to the shop this morning to find a fresh water leak. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4. Wrap the tarp over the 2 by 4 not under it to prevent the collection of debris.

Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws 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. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

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. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. The screws must pass securely into the roof.

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end. Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice. Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled.

Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Here s how to temporarily tarp a roof to keep your stuff inside dry until you can repair it rig. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.

Sandwich the tarp.