Tarp To Cover Roof Leak

Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.

Tarp to cover roof leak.

Install a blue tarp on a roof. This article is the first part of a series about how to put a temporary tarp on a leaking roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

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Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. To secure a tarp to your roof. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Things you ll need tape measure brush tarp 4 2x4 38 x 89 mm boards cap nails carpenter s gloves drill 2 inches 5 1 cm screws. There should be an additional 4 feet.

Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it. Time to add your furring strips. Create an anchor board by rolling the tarp s peak end with a 2 x 4 inch board and nailing the tarp to your board with. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

If required cut plywood as needed cover up any existing penetrations with plywood secure the perimeter with screws every 6 to 12 into the roof sheathing below preferably into trusses unroll the full tarp make sure that the length extends 1 past the edge of the roof on the damaged side. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration. If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away. If you have a helper this part is easy.

Find the source of the roof leak.