Tarp Over Flat Roof

Here s how to temporarily tarp a roof to keep your stuff inside dry until you can repair it rig.

Tarp over flat roof.

Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Most self adhering tarps don t stick well to wet surfaces so make sure that the roof s surface is dry.

Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection. Came out to the shop this morning to find a fresh water leak. 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. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

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. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Rain or sun reversible silver and brown 10 x 12 foot. This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out.

If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.

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. 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. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.

Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches.

The screws must pass securely into the roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. 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. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.