How to Tarp a Flat Roof
How to Tarp a Flat Roof
After a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado or severe storm, the first crucial recovery phase is rehabilitating your home. Your roof is the most exposed part of your house and will often be impacted with the worst damage. These damages typically will require immediate attention.
After a severe storm or other natural disasters, finding professionals who will immediately fix your roof can be challenging when you don’t know who to contact. The best roof repair companies will be too busy with other homes and businesses damaged.
Flat roof leak repair is one of the best ways of preventing further damage and massive repair costs down the road. Temporarily tarping a roof almost always is the first step in roof leak repair.
If you are in the position of needing to take matters into your own hands, the following is a guide on the best way to secure a tarp to a roof:
Essential items
- High-quality woven poly tarp
- Nails, hammer, screw gun and utility knife
- Safety goggles, ladder and hand gloves
Tips on how to put tarp on a flat roof
Clean the debris
Before you start anything, remove all the debris from the roof. It will help you identify the leak source more comfortably, especially when dealing with a black roof tarp.
Get the measurements for the area that should be covered with a tarp
Measure the dimensions of the damaged area before buying roof tarps. There are tarps of all the sizes available. Regardless, select the highest quality, waterproof roof tarps to prevent any water damage in your home.
Create an anchor board
With your cap nails, attach the peak end of the tarp. The board you use should be at least 2” longer than the width of the tarp.
Sandwich the tarp
Attach two by four boards to both edges of the tarp on the peak side perpendicular to the anchor board. It holds the tarp tight to the roof, keeping the water out.
Ensure all edges are secured
Call Someone Who Knows How to Tarp a Flat Roof
Doing repair tasks for your home like roof tarping should be satisfying and safe. Sometimes, a flood damage restoration service might be helpful, especially if you find it challenging to repair or replace your home’s damaged roof. Call All Pro Restoration Service at 239-217-1616 or Contact us today online to learn more about the benefits of having your roof tarp installed by experts.
