Tarping A Tile Roof

Tarping is a temporary fix until you can have a more permanent roof repair or replacement.

Tarping a tile roof.

Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. If the broken or missing tiles are on or near the ridge you will want to install the tarp over the damaged area then continue it over the ridge cap so water does not travel under the tarp. Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp.

If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away. There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side. You will need a few tools for tarping a tile roof. Securing the tarp to your roof 1.

Unfold or unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area over the roof s peaks and eaves making sure to cover the damaged area and leave at least a foot of tarp on each side. Tarp double sided tape sandbags or heavy objects nails and a hammer. The four edges are the peak ends. Create an anchor board by rolling the tarp s peak end with a 2 x 4 inch board and nailing the tarp to your board with your 3 inch nails.

Wearing a pair of carpenter s gloves wrap the tarp around the boards underneath so.