Wrap the tarp around the 2 by 4 at least twice.
How to attach a tarp to a flat roof.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
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 your 3 inch nails.
It s even easier if you do it without nails.
Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
Find the source of the roof leak.
Bring all of your tools up to the roof.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
Again nail the tarp to a 2 x 4 as you did on the other side.
Wrap the tarp around the board pulling it tight against the roof.
Put n ails in the board at least 10 apart for a secure connection.
Then attach it under the eave with a screw gun.
Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails.
You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up.
Wrap the tarp over the 2 by 4 not under it to prevent the collection of debris.
To secure a tarp to your roof.
Wrap the end of side a over a 2 by 4 that is 2 feet wider than the distance between sides b and d.
Installing tarp on a roof without nails.
Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4.
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.
Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof.
If needed cut off the excess tarp from the other end leaving about a 4 overhang.
If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners.
Center the tarp over the damaged area.
Wrap it around the piece of wood and adhere the board to the roof with screws.
Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
Secure all edges.
There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side.
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.
Find the source of the leak.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into.
Do the same to the other ends of the tarp to keep it secure and watertight.
If you have a helper this part is easy.
Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration because as soon as you open the tarp up there it will start blowing all over the place.
Unfold the tarp on the roof.
