It s even easier if you do it without nails.
How to secure a tarp to a flat roof.
You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
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 2 by 4 at least twice.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
Find the source of the roof leak.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
Center the tarp over the damaged area.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.
Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.
Wrap the tarp around the board pulling it tight against the roof.
Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
Find the source of the leak.
Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d.
Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.
Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails.
Installing tarp on a roof without nails.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side.
The screws must pass securely into the roof.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
To secure a tarp to your roof.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection.
Bring all of your tools up to the roof.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
Then attach it under the eave with a screw gun.
A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage.
If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.
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.
Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.
Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.
