Tarp To Cover Leaky Roof

This article is the first part of a series about how to put a temporary tarp on a leaking roof.

Tarp to cover leaky roof.

To secure a tarp to your roof. 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. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.

Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Things you ll need tape measure brush tarp 4 2x4 38 x 89 mm boards cap nails carpenter s gloves drill 2 inches 5 1 cm screws.

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Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Believe it or not a suitable tarp can protect your home from the dangers of roof leaks for up to 90 days which should be more than enough time for a roofing contractor to come in and carry out permanent roof repairs.