To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.
How to secure a tarp to a flat roof.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.
Center the tarp over the damaged area.
Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails.
It s even easier if you do it without nails.
Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
The screws must pass securely into the roof.
Secure all edges.
To secure a tarp to your roof.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
Find the source of the roof leak.
These boards do not need to be rolled in the tarp.
Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
Stretch a tarp flat on the 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.
Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.
Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection.
Installing tarp on a roof without nails.
Find the source of the leak.
Wrap the tarp around the board pulling it tight against the roof.
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.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof.
Bring all of your tools up to the roof.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.
A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage.
Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
Then attach it under the eave with a screw gun.
