Tarp To Cover Leaky Roof

To secure a tarp to your roof.

Tarp to cover leaky roof. Things you ll need tape measure brush tarp 4 2x4 38 x 89 mm boards cap nails carpenter s gloves drill 2 inches 5 1 cm screws. 10x12 heavy duty tarp waterproof plastic poly 10 mil thick tarpaulin with metal grommets every 18 inches for roof camping outdoor patio. 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. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails.

Believe it or not a suitable tarp can protect your home from the dangers of roof leaks for up to 90 days which should be more than enough time for a roofing contractor to come in and carry out permanent roof repairs. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Find the source of the roof leak.

Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. This article is the first part of a series about how to put a temporary tarp on a leaking roof. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.