Tarp Over Flat Roof

Rain or sun reversible silver and brown 10 x 12 foot.

Tarp over flat roof. The screws must pass securely into the roof. 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. Extend the top edge of the tarp over 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.

Never lay the tarp out during a storm. If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang. When ones roof is damaged it is only natural to want to stop any water from getting inside which also happens to be one of your insurance company s primary concerns. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches.

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Amazon s choice for roof tarp 10x12 heavy duty tarp waterproof plastic poly 10 mil thick tarpaulin with metal grommets every 18 inches for roof camping outdoor patio. While it may take weeks or even months to get a roofer out to repair the damage a tarp can be put in place pretty quickly.

Here s how to temporarily tarp a roof to keep your stuff inside dry until you can repair it rig. Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4. Came out to the shop this morning to find a fresh water leak. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. More importantly the tarp should be long enough to hang over the roof s peak allowing the water to flow downhill without seeping into the tarp s undersides.