How To Attach A Tarp To A Flat Roof

To secure a tarp to your roof.

How to attach a tarp to a flat roof.

There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Unfold the tarp on the roof. It s even easier if you do it without nails.

Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails. Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration because as soon as you open the tarp up there it will start blowing all over the place.

Find the source of the leak. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4. Do the same to the other ends of the tarp to keep it secure and watertight.

Center the tarp over the damaged area. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners. If you have a helper this part is easy.

Installing tarp on a roof without nails. If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang. Bring all of your tools up to the roof. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof.

Wrap the tarp over the 2 by 4 not under it to prevent the collection of debris. 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. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Then attach it under the eave with a screw gun.

Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d. Wrap the tarp around the board pulling it tight against the roof.

Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Find the source of the roof leak. Wrap it around the piece of wood and adhere the board to the roof with screws. Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other 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.