Repairing a roof can be dangerous.
How to tarp a steep roof.
Tarping a roof will temporarily stop leaks and protect your home from the elements.
It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures.
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.
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.
Call for professional help if at any point you are not comfortable with the installation on your own.
In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage.
Ways to work on a steeply pitched 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.
Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof.
If you decided to just install the tarp in a square patch anywhere on the roof the water will run from the bare ridge line to the furring strips and under the tarp.
Do not attempt to install a roof tarp during dangerous or windy weather.
If you don t cover the ridge line the tarp won t be effective at keeping out water.
Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
This guide details how to tarp a roof in a simple affordable way.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
Secure the tarp to this anchor strip with either nails or screws.
The goal is to keep rain from finding its way under the tarp.
When installed correctly roof tarps can shield you home from bad weather for up to 90 days.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
Next roll the rest of the tarp over the ridge of your roof and leave at least an extra two feet of tarp around the damaged area.
Make sure the anchor board and tarp roll are against the roof to prevent the collection of water or debris.
Roof tarps will be slippery so don t step on them.
