This guide details how to tarp a roof in a simple affordable way.
How to tarp a steep 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.
Call for professional help if your roof has a steep pitch because you could fall.
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.
Call for professional help if at any point you are not comfortable with the installation on your own.
If you decided to just install the tarp in a square patch anywhere on the roof the water will run from the bare ridge line to the furring strips and under the tarp.
Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.
Do not attempt to install a roof tarp during dangerous or windy weather.
Repairing a roof can be dangerous.
It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures.
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.
Roof tarps will be slippery so don t step on them.
Make sure the anchor board and tarp roll are against the roof to prevent the collection of water or debris.
If you don t cover the ridge line the tarp won t be effective at keeping out water.
This will keep you dry until you can fix the issue or have a professional team make repairs.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
Tarping a roof will temporarily stop leaks and protect your home from the elements.
Secure the tarp to this anchor strip with either nails or screws.
The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of.
In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage.
Next roll the rest of the tarp over the ridge of your roof and leave at least an extra two feet of tarp around the damaged area.
The goal is to keep rain from finding its way under the tarp.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
