Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
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Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end.
This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof.
Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
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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 end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d.
Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.
If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.
Attach 2 x 4 boards to both edges of the tarp just on the peak side perpendicular to the anchor board.
Wrap the tarp over the 2 by 4 not under it to prevent the collection of debris.
The screws must pass securely into the roof.
Center the tarp over the damaged area.
Sandwich the tarp.
Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.
Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
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.
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Bring all of your tools up to the roof.
Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled.
To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.
