Tarp Over Flat Roof

Most self adhering tarps don t stick well to wet surfaces so make sure that the roof s surface is dry.

Tarp over flat roof. Rain or sun reversible silver and brown 10 x 12 foot. 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. A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage. However installing a tarp is a dangerous job even on a flat roof.

Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. 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.

Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection. If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.

Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. 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 at all possible this task should be left to a professional. Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4.

Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.

Amazon s choice for roof tarp 10x12 heavy duty tarp waterproof plastic poly 10 mil thick tarpaulin with metal grommets every 18 inches for roof camping outdoor patio. The screws must pass securely into the roof. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.