Install Tarp On Roof

Before you begin the roof tarp installation you must fully examine the damage and clear the area of debris.

Install tarp on roof.

Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof. 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. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures. Avoid tarping a roof during a storm while it s windy or raining. On average hiring a roofing contractor to perform an emergency tarp installation will cost you between 200 and 500. When ones roof is damaged it is only natural to want to stop any water from getting inside which also happens to be one of your insurance company s primary concerns.

To apply tarp in order to mitigate a leak use heavy duty polyethylene sheets available at your local hardware store or big box store such as lowes. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. Use a ladder to reach your roof.

You could get mold growth or water could leak inside your home. Always remember that roof tarp installation is a temporary fix. On top of having to pay for the tarp itself you also have to factor in the cost of labor emergency premium charges and the strips of wood that will secure the tarp to the roof. In the aftermath of a hurricane tornado severe storm falling tree limbs or other cause of roof damage.

Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Finally leaving a tarp on your roof too long without getting a proper repair can lead to other problems. Wear the appropriate safety equipment. That includes gloves goggles protective clothing and sturdy boots.

Don t leave the roof tarp. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. In addition leaving a roof tarp on too long can even cause damage to your. Even if you must install a tarp yourself right away to prevent further water damage it s always better to have a roofing pro to inspect and fix the cause of the leak eventually.

Once installed correctly you can expect a tarp to last a two full years taking into consideration the roof s slope. Installing a blue waterproof tarp will buy you time until you can get a badly leaking roof re shingled.