How To Tarp A Roof

When you tarp a roof, you shield your house from the elements and temporarily stop leaks. A roof tarp can protect your house from inclement weather for up to 90 days when put in properly.

This article explains how to tarp a roof in an easy, economical approach that will keep you dry until you can solve the problem or hire a team of experts to fix it.

Roof tarp

1. Determine the extent of the damage

After thoroughly assessing the damage, rid the area of any debris. It's also wise to bear the following advice in mind:

• When it's windy or raining during a storm, avoid tarping a roof.

• Wear the proper safety gear. This includes protective gear such as gloves, goggles, clothes, and robust boots.

• For access to the roof, use a ladder. Look closely for any areas of deterioration, such as cracked shingles.

• If their roof is slippery or steep, homeowners should inspect the damage to the safety of their ladder. Never walk right up onto the roof.

• Utilizing your broom, carefully clear the debris from your roof. To improve your perspective, clear the area of any branches, leaves, and other debris.

Measure the Area

To purchase the proper size tarp, accurately measure the damaged area.

• Calculate the damage's surface area using a measurement device.

• Make a note of your measurements and select a sturdy tarp that fits.

• The tarp must extend four feet past the peak of the roof when it is unrolled in order to completely cover the damaged area.

• Any extra tarp can be securely hung from the roof's edge.

Prepare the Tarp

• This step makes sure your tarp is mounted correctly on your roof. In order for your tarp to remain in place during windy or stormy circumstances, it and weighed down. The tarp can be fastened and weighed down in a number of ways.

• Using sandbags to weigh down a tarp and prevent it from blowing away is the simplest way to keep it in place. It is best to utilize this as a short-term solution.

• Roll a 2 x 4-inch board into the peak end of the tarp to form an anchor board for a more reliable and long-lasting fastening. Nailing the tarp to the board. To prevent rainwater, snow, or debris from gathering, the board must sit against the roof and be 2 feet longer than the width of the tarp. Use nails that are long enough to pass through the tarp, board, shingles, and decking to fasten the board to the roof as a temporary anchor.

• By nailing a second 2 x 4-inch board on top of the first, you can sandwich the tarp. By doing this, the tarp will remain taut and completely protected.

• The remaining peak ends of the tarp are covered by three repetitions of the first two stages. Never position, set up, or secure the tarp by yourself.

Protect the Tarp

To stop the roof tarp from flapping, dripping, and debris from entering the damaged area, secure it.

• Use your screw gun to drive screws through the four tarp-rolled boards to firmly fasten the tarp. Use screws that are long enough to penetrate the board, shingles, tarp, and roof decking. This firmly secures the tarp to the roof. When you take off the tarp, you will need to replace the damaged shingles. However, the cost of shingle replacement is less than the serious water damage that a leaking roof can cause.

• Using a screw gun and screws, fasten the remaining tarp sides to extra 2 x 4-inch planks. There is no need to roll these boards within the tarp.

A temporary defense against damage to your house is roof tarping. To prevent more harm to your home's inside, make sure to have your roof inspected and repaired. On The Home Depot Mobile App or at your neighborhood The Home Depot, you may locate everything you need to tarp and repair your roof as well as hire aerial equipment to access your roof.