A tarp placed over a flat leaking roof can protect the interior of your home from further water damage.
Flat roof tarpaulin.
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Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
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Flat roofs which are mostly level are common on older homes and in arid environments.
This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out.
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 the tarp out flat over the roof.
Most flat roofs are made of asphalt rubber.
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To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof.
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Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
Tarpfactory tarps are made to withstand any severe condition of any type of roof roofing system such as flat roof sloping roof clay tiled roof metal roof pitched roof asphalt shingle roof etc.
These roofs work well but you do need to inspect them on occasion for cracks and other signs of damage.
The screws must pass securely into the roof.
It is a popular product for a variety of uses including industrial agricultural and even as a simple roof cover.
However installing a tarp is a dangerous job even on a flat roof.
Stretch a tarp flat on the roof.
Attach 2 x 4 boards to both edges of the tarp just on the peak side perpendicular to the anchor board.
Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.
This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
Sandwich the tarp.
If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.