How To Tarp A Roof Leak

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How to tarp a roof leak.

Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used. If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

To secure a tarp to your roof. Find the source of the leak. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. 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. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.

Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. On the undamaged side wrap one end of the tarp around the 1 3 furring strip making sure the furring strip extends past each end by 1. Temporarily screw the rolled end down to the roof with at least two or three screws. There should be an additional 4 feet.

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. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. If you have a vent pipe in the way skip to step 5. Find the source of the roof leak.

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. Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.