How To Attach A Tarp To A Tile Roof

Quick easy and cost effective solution to repairing roof damage.

How to attach a tarp to a tile roof.

The new board should be perpendicular to the old board. Roll out 10 foot 3 m long sections at a time and then secure it with nails separated by intervals of 24 inches. Keep all nails at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof. If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners.

Find the source of the roof leak. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration because as soon as you open the tarp up there it will start blowing all over the place. Then choose 6 equally spaced spots on the board and screw in 2 inches 5 1 cm screws with a drill. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. The screws should go through the board then the tarp then into the roof. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

When you reach the end of the roof cut the underlayment roll to match the edge. Unfold the tarp on the roof. You can use 2 3 inch wide double sided tape to secure the tarp to the tile. If you have a helper this part is easy.

Utarpit is a patented innovative water mitigation roof tarp with a peel away strip that adheres to multiple roof types. To secure a tarp to your roof. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

Attach 2 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill under the overhang of the tarp. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into. Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think. It s even easier if you do it without nails.

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 your 3 inch nails. Find the source of the leak. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.

It is best to also weight the tarp down with sandbags or heavy objects to keep wind from blowing up under it. There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side. On a shingled roof you just nail the tarp in place using furring strips but you can not nail a tarp into a tile roof.