Tarp On Roof

The utarpit tarp is a self adhesive water mitigation product.

Tarp on roof.

It can easily be installed by a single person providing consumers with a quick easy and effective solution in the installation of a tarp. 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. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Choose the size you need to create a barrier whether it s for a roof equipment or another outdoor surface.

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. Woven heavy duty tarps are constructed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use. Once installed correctly you can expect a tarp to last a two full years taking into consideration the roof s slope. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.

Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. 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. 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. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Never lay the tarp out during a storm.

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. All weather heavy duty tarps keep out harmful moisture and they are ideal in many different outdoor situations. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. To secure a tarp to your roof.

The size you ll need mostly depends on where the peak of the roof is in relation to the leaking area on the roof. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Installing a blue waterproof tarp will buy you time until you can get a badly leaking roof re shingled.

It eliminates the need for hammers wood stripes nails bricks and sandbags when trying to cover the damaged roof area. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.