How To Repair A Roof With A Tarp

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

How to repair a roof with a tarp. Unfold the tarp on the roof. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration. It makes sense to get most of the pieces of wood up on the roof beforehand. 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.

Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. 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. Install a blue tarp on a roof. 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.

There should be an additional 4 feet. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. A tarp that will at least extend past the damaged area by at least 3 on each side the bottom the ridge the thicker.

To secure a tarp to your roof. Find the source of the roof leak. If you have a helper this part is easy. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

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. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. To minimize water damage in the interim before long term repairs can be made cover the damaged part of the roof with a tarpaulin. Time to add your furring strips.

Here s how to go about it. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.