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