This guide details how to tarp a roof in a simple affordable way.
How to tarp a roof valley.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
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.
When installed correctly roof tarps can shield you home from bad weather for up to 90 days.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
This will keep you dry until you can fix the issue or have a professional team make repairs.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
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.
Ojait jan 19 16 at 23 54.
Our company is specialized in roof tarp installation in the state of florida.
Graeme munro i have a metal roof.
Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails.
A few people have been suspicious of the skylight but they seem to think the valley is more likely.
I used spray adhesive under the whole expanse of the tarp.
Most tarps have grommets that will allow you to tie off the tarp to your roof.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
Renate mellinger september 6 2018 at 3 57 pm.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
The roof blocks held a tarp in place.
Ojait yes i was using those blocks to hold a tarp.
Tarping a roof will temporarily stop leaks and protect your home from the elements.
One said there was a depression where it looked to be able to pool up at a point in.
That sky light could be the leak source.