Blue Tarp Over Roof

Fix this board to your roof using a screw as a temporary anchor.

Blue tarp over roof.

The board must be 2 feet longer than the tarp s width and it should sit against the roof to avoid the collection of rainwater snow or debris. Installing a blue waterproof tarp will buy you time until you can get a badly leaking roof re shingled. 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. The blue tarp has become so popular because of its great combination of durability and affordability.

Give us a call today and we will get a team over to get your roof covered and protected. Once installed correctly you can expect a tarp to last a two full years taking into consideration the roof s slope. Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to the first. Never lay the tarp out during a storm.

Came out to the shop this morning to find a fresh water leak. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Now lay a 2 x 4 on the roof parallel to the edge of the tarp where you had laid it over the ridge of the roof. Then roll the tarp around the 2 x 4 a few times and screw the wrapped board to the roof.

The size you ll need mostly depends on where the peak of the roof is in relation to the leaking area on the roof. Pulling the tarp tight around the edges apply 1 3 strapping with deck screws every 8 to 12 making sure you have one within 2 to 3 of each edge. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches. Screw the roll side down either at the edge of the roof or to the fascia with a few screws.

Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4. This step ensures the tarp stays taut and fully protective. If the roof is partially damaged the blue tarp will extend from the roof s peak and cover the leaking area.

Here s how to temporarily tarp a roof to keep your stuff inside dry until you can repair it rig. While blue tarps are great for a number of applications different color tarps do suit different purposes so be sure to do your research before buying a tarp. Here s just a glimpse into what different tarp colors are meant for. We ll call this the anchor board now use cap nails to tack the tarp neatly onto the 2 x 4.

If your roof is completely damaged however the entire area needs to be covered. How blue tarp is installed. Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.