How To Tarp Rolled Roof

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.

How to tarp rolled roof.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. To help prevent wind from shredding your hard work you ll need to pull the tarp tight as you sink a nail approximately 2 to 3 ft apart all the way around the and stretching the. If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Apply rolled roofing rolled roofing has become more and more popular in recent years. Roll 2 3 2 inch rolls of plastic in your hand creating a nail line place the tarp flat onto the roof surface and sink your first nail in the plastic nail line.

If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration because as soon as you open the tarp up there it will start blowing all over the place. Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it. Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.

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. The screws must pass securely into the roof. Unfold the tarp on the roof.

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. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Unfold or unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area over the roof s peaks and eaves making sure to cover the damaged area and leave at least a foot of tarp on each side. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.