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