How To Tarp Siding

The short sides are on the ends.

How to tarp siding.

Then i m going to repeat that one more time folding to the middle on both sides. But i had no idea how to hang things on vinyl siding without damaging it. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. The easiest and safest way to hang something from vinyl siding is to use a siding hook.

With the rafters in place and secured to the headers you will be able to attach the canopy tarp to the canopy s frame. I was super worried about committing to nail holes or breaking the wall until i found the perfect hooks for hanging decor on vinyl siding without nails or screws. Snip off the corners of each x to make holes in the tarp. Lay the tarp flat in the bed of the truck and drape the excess material over the cab.

Now we re going to start on the short side and we re going to fold that to the middle. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. It slips into the groove between adjoining slats and once it clicks into place you can hang items as heavy as 12 pounds. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo. Our screened in porch has a wall of vinyl siding and i wanted to make it look nicer by adding some pretty decor. Then i m going to go to the other side and fold that to the middle. Use a nail gun to attach the rafter boards between the headers of the canopy s frame.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. You should space the boards about 6 to 12 inches apart. This simple and easy tip lets you attach your tarp to a ridgeline without tying a single. Step 2 place your items to be transported in the bed of the truck as neatly and proportionately as possible.

In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house. Pull on the tarp on the side draped over the truck until the material at the end of the truck bed overhangs about 3 or 4 feet. Quick trick episode 11 how to setup a tarp without using knots. We ve got a rectangular tarp with the long side running horizontally.