If the tarp doesn t extend over the peak of the roof water can get underneath the tarp rending it useless.
How to keep tarp on roof.
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.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
Tarping a roof will temporarily stop leaks and protect your home from the elements.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
This will keep you dry until you can fix the issue or have a professional team make repairs.
If you don t cover the ridge line the tarp won t be effective at keeping out water.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
This is so the roof will deflect water either on one side or the other.
Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
The tarp should be long enough to extend over the roof peak or hip and extend at least 4 feet down the other side.
Make sure to cover the roof s ridge line first.
It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures.
Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof.
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.
In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage.
When installed correctly roof tarps can shield you home from bad weather for up to 90 days.
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 more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
