How To Install Tarp On Roof

Purchase a tarp that will cover completely cover the area with 2 or 3 feet to spare on all sides.

How to install tarp on roof.

The goal is to keep rain from finding its way under the tarp. If the tarp doesn t extend over the peak of the roof water can get underneath the tarp rending it useless. In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. 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.

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. 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. Time to add your furring strips. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.

Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. To apply tarp in order to mitigate a leak use heavy duty polyethylene sheets available at your local hardware store or big box store such as lowes.

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. The screws must pass securely into the roof. It makes sense to get most of the pieces of wood up on the roof beforehand.