Tarp Over Flat Roof

Rain or sun reversible silver and brown 10 x 12 foot.

Tarp over flat roof.

If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang. The screws must pass securely into the roof. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. 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.

Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection.

Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Most self adhering tarps don t stick well to wet surfaces so make sure that the roof s surface is dry.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. 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.

Came out to the shop this morning to find a fresh water leak. 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. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches. Never lay the tarp out during a storm.

Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. More importantly the tarp should be long enough to hang over the roof s peak allowing the water to flow downhill without seeping into the tarp s undersides. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.

Here s how to temporarily tarp a roof to keep your stuff inside dry until you can repair it rig. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. 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. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.