Using Tarp To Cover Roof

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Using tarp to cover roof.

Things you ll need tape measure brush tarp 4 2x4 38 x 89 mm boards cap nails carpenter s gloves drill 2 inches 5 1 cm screws. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Many residential roofing jobs can be completed in one day this of course is assuming that the roof is not steep sloped extraordinarily large and that the crew is made up of experienced roofers.

Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. However not all jobs can be completed in one go and the crew will need to return to complete everything. Weather is the largest determining factor on whether or not roofers use tarps to cover a roof. 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.