In the meantime it will be safe now that you know how to temporarily cover a roof.
Temporary tarp cover for hole in roof.
Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.
How large of a hole needs to have a temporary roof cover tarp put over it.
Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.
Really you don t want to be up on the roof in a storm trying to retrieve your flapping tarp.
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.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
If you have it cover the nail heads with roofing cement to keep it watertight.
If you are unable to find a tarp you may use plastic to temporarily cover a roof.
Wind can be powerful and damned persistent.
Pulling the tarp tight around the edges apply 1 3 strapping with deck screws every 8 to 12 making sure you have one within 2 to 3 of each edge.
A few holes in a roof that needs fixing anyway is pretty cheap insurance.
Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails.
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If you are unable to complete the work yourself call a roofing contractor for a professional evaluation.
Use 1x2 along the perimeter of the tarp and a few nails or screws to hold them in place.
This article is the first part of a series about how to put a temporary tarp on a leaking roof.
No need to further damage your property while waiting for the roofer.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
How convenient it is to access your roof.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
There should be an additional 4 feet.
As soon as it s possible to begin work again do so without delay.
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.
Time to make sure everything is off the roof secure the final strapping used in step 5 every 8 to 12.
Nail the tarp to the fascia board over the edge of the roof or along the ridge.
