Tarp Over Roof

For the sides of the tarp use as many 2 4 boards to hold it in place.

Tarp over roof.

Purchase a tarp that will cover completely cover the area with 2 or 3 feet to spare on all sides. The screws must pass securely into the roof. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. 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.

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. 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. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Wrap the top end of the tarp on another board. This brief article will explain why some roofs get tarped and other don t. Lay the final board on the wrapped board and nail them together. The tarp should be long enough to extend over the roof peak or hip and extend at least 4 feet down the other side.

Rain or sun reversible silver and brown 10 x 12 foot. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. 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. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.

So when should roofers use tarps to cover a roof. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Never lay the tarp out during a storm.

Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. You may see the roofing crew scramble to wrap a tarp over the roof or you may see them do nothing expect leave and show up again the next morning.

If the tarp doesn t extend over the peak of the roof water can get underneath the tarp rending it useless. Stretch over the roof s peak. 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. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.

Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.