Make sure you get one that is large enough to cover the entire affected area and one that is meant to be used outdoors.
How to temporarily cover damaged roof.
If a tornado rips through your neighborhood and tears part of your roof off protect your home from further damage.
First i roll one end at least twice around a long 1 3 then screw it to the undamaged side of the roof.
In fact preventing further damage when.
Nail down the edges and cover the nail heads with roofing cement.
Now take that number and multiply it by two.
If required cut plywood as needed cover up any existing penetrations with plywood secure the perimeter with screws every 6 to 12 into the roof sheathing below preferably into trusses unroll the full tarp make sure that the length extends 1 past the edge of the roof on the damaged side.
The first step to covering a roof is to measure the distance from your roof to the ground.
This will prevent rain from entering your home while you wait for the actual repair.
Basically what you want to do is cover the damage with a woven plastic tarp that is held in place with 1 3 wood strips.
Here s how i do it.
If you don t account for the bare ridge line of the roof water can easily drain down and get under the tarp.
Unfold the tarp over the damaged area and cover the peak by at least 4 feet.