Tarp Over Flat Roof

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

Tarp over flat roof.

Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Rain or sun reversible silver and brown 10 x 12 foot. Lay the tarp flatly over the damaged area and make sure there are at least 4 feet of it overhanging past the roof s peak and the rest over the eave. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.

If at all possible this task should be left to a professional. The screws must pass securely into the roof. However installing a tarp is a dangerous job even on a flat roof. A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Amazon s choice for roof tarp 10x12 heavy duty tarp waterproof plastic poly 10 mil thick tarpaulin with metal grommets every 18 inches for roof camping outdoor patio. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.

Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches.

While it may take weeks or even months to get a roofer out to repair the damage a tarp can be put in place pretty quickly. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. More importantly the tarp should be long enough to hang over the roof s peak allowing the water to flow downhill without seeping into the tarp s undersides.

Most self adhering tarps don t stick well to wet surfaces so make sure that the roof s surface is dry. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. When ones roof is damaged it is only natural to want to stop any water from getting inside which also happens to be one of your insurance company s primary concerns. If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.

Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4. This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection.

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