If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners.
How to attach a tarp to a flat roof.
Wrap the tarp over the 2 by 4 not under it to prevent the collection of debris.
Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails.
Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.
Find the source of the roof leak.
You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.
To secure a tarp to your roof.
Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.
If you have a helper this part is easy.
Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
Lay the tarp out flat over 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.
Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection.
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.
It s even easier if you do it without nails.
Wrap the tarp around the board pulling it tight against the roof.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
Wrap it around the piece of wood and adhere the board to the roof with screws.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
Bring all of your tools up to the roof.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
Center the tarp over the damaged area.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
Do the same to the other ends of the tarp to keep it secure and watertight.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof.
Secure all edges.
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.
If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.
Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side.
Installing tarp on a roof without nails.
There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
Then attach it under the eave with a screw gun.
