Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
How to cover a flat leaking roof with tarp.
Once you have obtained your tarp p artially unroll it to cover the damaged section of the roof.
To secure a tarp to your roof.
Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.
The board must be 2 feet longer than the tarp s width and it should sit against the roof to avoid the collection of rainwater snow or debris.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
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.
Bring all of your tools up to the roof.
Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled.
Create an anchor board.
Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
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.
Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.
There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
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.
Center the tarp over the damaged area.
Allow at least a 4 overhang past the roof peak and let the rest hang off the eave.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end.
