How To Temporarily Patch A Roof

Now you can pull the ropes and the tarp into place.

How to temporarily patch a roof.

One way is to tie lightweight string to a tennis ball and throw the ball over the roof. Use a temporary patch for emergencies or permanently repair you roof to stop water damage from rain and the elements. 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. Getting the tarp over the roof without climbing on the roof can be accomplished in a variety of ways.

Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it. Homeadvisor s leaking roof repair guide provides steps to find and seal or patch holes in your shingles. How to make a temporary emergency roof repair straighten out any curling shingles by softening them with a heat gun and gluing them down with roofing cement. Tie the string to the lash ropes on the tarp and pull the ropes over the house.

Fix your roof from the ceiling or attic inside or outside of your house. If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away. Slide any loose shingles back under the bottom edge of the row above and nail them down securely with 6d galvanized.