How To Tarp A Flat Roof

Find the source of the leak.

How to tarp a flat roof.

Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d. How to tarp a roof. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. The roof shown here was l shaped so we used two tarps with a 3 foot lap.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. The size of the tarp you are using will depend on the measurements of the.

Make sure to remove all debris from your roof. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1. Create an anchor. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used.

A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage. I like the silver tarps. Center the tarp over the damaged area. Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp.

There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side. Create an anchor board by rolling the tarp s peak end with a 2 x 4 inch board and nailing the tarp to your board with your 3 inch nails. The four edges are the peak ends. They puncture easily and that is a disaster on a flat roof full of water.

Make sure you buy a tarp big enough to extend over the eaves. Securing the tarp to your roof 1. Climb on top of the. Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.

Wearing a pair of carpenter s gloves wrap the tarp around the boards underneath so. Screw through the tarp and the. This helps you easily find the. To secure a tarp to your roof.

Find the source of the roof leak. Wrap the tarp around the boards. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. At 12 mils they are heavy duty and uv resistant so you can get more use out of them.

Step by step clean the debris. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.