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.
Tarp to cover leaky roof.
To secure a tarp to your roof.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails.
There should be an additional 4 feet.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
This article is the first part of a series about how to put a temporary tarp on a leaking roof.
Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.
Stretch a tarp flat on the 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.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
Believe it or not a suitable tarp can protect your home from the dangers of roof leaks for up to 90 days which should be more than enough time for a roofing contractor to come in and carry out permanent roof repairs.
Find the source of the roof leak.