Quick Diy Pitched Roof With Tarps

Using more 2 x 4 s nail down the tarp s sides.

Quick diy pitched roof with tarps.

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. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners. Roll the opposite end of the tarp around another 2 x 4 and sandwich the tarp with a second 2 x 4 and nail it to the roof sheathing roll side down.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Unfold the tarp on the roof. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration because as soon as you open the tarp up there it will start blowing all over the place. Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.

Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Tarpfactory tarps are made to withstand any severe condition of any type of roof roofing system such as flat roof sloping roof clay tiled roof metal roof pitched roof asphalt shingle roof etc. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.

There should be an additional 4 feet. Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.

Place the sandwiched tarp along the eaves line and stretch the rest of the tarp goes over the ridge and down the other side of the roof. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. There s a range of waterproof storm proof mildew resistant and uv stable roof tarps made from reinforced pvc materials. 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.