Tarping A Tile Roof

Tarp double sided tape sandbags or heavy objects nails and a hammer.

Tarping a tile roof.

There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side. Securing the tarp to your roof 1. If it s windy out be careful because the tarp may try to blow away. Secure 4 2x4 38 x 89mm boards with a drill to the peak ends of the tarp.

You will need a few tools for tarping a tile roof. Screw through the tarp and the. Wrap the tarp around the boards. 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.

If the broken or missing tiles are on or near the ridge you will want to install the tarp over the damaged area then continue it over the ridge cap so water does not travel under the tarp. The four edges are the peak ends. Place your wood planks over the edges so that it doesn t move while you secure it. Tarping is a temporary fix until you can have a more permanent roof repair or replacement.

Unfold or unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area over the roof s peaks and eaves making sure to cover the damaged area and leave at least a foot of tarp on each side.