How To Attach A Tarp To A Flat Roof

Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.

How to attach a tarp to a flat roof.

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4. Secure all edges.

Wrap it around the piece of wood and adhere the board to the roof with screws. There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side. Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side. If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners.

It s even easier if you do it without nails. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Find the source of the leak. Do the same to the other ends of the tarp to keep it secure and watertight. Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice. 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 have a helper this part is easy. If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang. Bring all of your tools up to the roof. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

Installing tarp on a roof without nails. Then attach it under the eave with a screw gun. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. To secure a tarp to your roof.

Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails. Wrap the tarp over the 2 by 4 not under it to prevent the collection of debris. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection.

Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Center the tarp over the damaged area. Unfold the tarp on the roof. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.

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. Wrap the tarp around the board pulling it tight against the roof. Find the source of the roof leak. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.