How To Tarp Rolled Roof

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

How to tarp rolled roof.

Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Unfold the tarp on the roof. 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.

Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. 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. If you have a helper this part is easy. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.

If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Roll 2 3 2 inch rolls of plastic in your hand creating a nail line place the tarp flat onto the roof surface and sink your first nail in the plastic nail line. Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.

Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it. The screws must pass securely into the roof. 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.

Apply rolled roofing rolled roofing has become more and more popular in recent years. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration because as soon as you open the tarp up there it will start blowing all over the place. When compared to shingles rolled roofing is far cheaper and much easie. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

To help prevent wind from shredding your hard work you ll need to pull the tarp tight as you sink a nail approximately 2 to 3 ft apart all the way around the and stretching the. Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.