In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage.
How to keep tarp on roof.
Overlap the ridge line with the tarp by about 2 feet.
This guide details how to tarp a roof in a simple affordable way.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
If you don t cover the ridge line the tarp won t be effective at keeping out water.
Make sure to cover the roof s ridge line first.
The tarp should be long enough to extend over the roof peak or hip and extend at least 4 feet down the other side.
When installed correctly roof tarps can shield you home from bad weather for up to 90 days.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
This is so the roof will deflect water either on one side or the other.
Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof.
This will keep you dry until you can fix the issue or have a professional team make repairs.
If required cut plywood as needed cover up any existing penetrations with plywood secure the perimeter with screws every 6 to 12 into the roof sheathing below preferably into trusses unroll the full tarp make sure that the length extends 1 past the edge of the roof on the damaged side.
Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
If the tarp doesn t extend over the peak of the roof water can get underneath the tarp rending it useless.
Purchase a tarp that will cover completely cover the area with 2 or 3 feet to spare on all sides.
Tarping a roof will temporarily stop leaks and protect your home from the elements.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures.
