How To Tarp Roof Leak

If you have a vent pipe in the way skip to step 5.

How to tarp roof leak.

On the undamaged side wrap one end of the tarp around the 1 3 furring strip making sure the furring strip extends past each end by 1. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.

Temporarily screw the rolled end down to the roof with at least two or three screws. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.

It probably goes without saying but the size of the damage also. Climb on top of the. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Create an anchor board by rolling the tarp s peak end with a 2 x 4 inch board and nailing the tarp to your board with.

Find the source of the leak. If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away. Clear all debris on the roof. Bring a brush with you onto the roof.

Unrolling and positioning the tarp 1. 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. To secure a tarp to your roof. Lay the tarp flatly over the damaged area and make sure there are at least 4 feet of it overhanging past the roof s peak and the rest over the eave.

If possible wait to do this on a dry day. Measure the dimensions of the tarp to be used. If you plan on tarping your roof without a professional you should bring. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

There should be an additional 4 feet. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Find the source of the roof leak.

Get some friends or family to help you. Installing tarp on a roof without nails 1.