Tarp Over Flat Roof

Rain or sun reversible silver and brown 10 x 12 foot.

Tarp over flat 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. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.

Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof. Most self adhering tarps don t stick well to wet surfaces so make sure that the roof s surface is dry.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side.

If at all possible this task should be left to a professional. The screws must pass securely into the roof. This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out. Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. However installing a tarp is a dangerous job even on a flat roof. Amazon s choice for roof tarp 10x12 heavy duty tarp waterproof plastic poly 10 mil thick tarpaulin with metal grommets every 18 inches for roof camping outdoor patio. More importantly the tarp should be long enough to hang over the roof s peak allowing the water to flow downhill without seeping into the tarp s undersides.

Never lay the tarp out during a storm. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. While it may take weeks or even months to get a roofer out to repair the damage a tarp can be put in place pretty quickly. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. When ones roof is damaged it is only natural to want to stop any water from getting inside which also happens to be one of your insurance company s primary concerns. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.

If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.