Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
How to secure a tarp to a flat roof.
Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.
Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws pulling the tarp tight around the edges apply 1 3 strapping with deck screws every 8 to 12 making sure you have one within 2 to 3 of each edge.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.
To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof.
Secure all edges.
Center the tarp over the damaged area.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.
Then attach it under the eave with a screw gun.
You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.
Bring all of your tools up to the roof.
These boards do not need to be rolled in the tarp.
Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
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.
Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails.
Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.
Installing tarp on a roof without nails.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
It s even easier if you do it without nails.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d.
Find the source of the leak.
To secure a tarp to your roof.
The screws must pass securely into the roof.
Find the source of the roof leak.
A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage.
Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side.
