How To Tarp Rolled Roof

To help prevent wind from shredding your hard work you ll need to pull the tarp tight as you sink a nail approximately 2 to 3 ft apart all the way around the and stretching the.

How to tarp rolled roof.

Unfold the tarp on the roof. Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Apply rolled roofing rolled roofing has become more and more popular in recent years.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. 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. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.

Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners. The screws must pass securely into the roof.

Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. When compared to shingles rolled roofing is far cheaper and much easie. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. 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.

If you have a helper this part is easy. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Roll 2 3 2 inch rolls of plastic in your hand creating a nail line place the tarp flat onto the roof surface and sink your first nail in the plastic nail line.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away. Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.