Tarp Roof Without Nails

Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think.

Tarp roof without nails.

Find the source of the leak. Watch this video to find out more. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. This method cannot work without nails.

Make sure to tighten the tarp as much as possible to the structure. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Starting at a corner drive a galvanized roofing nail into the strip and into the roof sheathing. Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails.

It s even easier if you do it without nails. Next install furring strips to the parallel bottom side of the tarp. Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches.

It s not quite as secure as nails but it may be the only option. These nails should be placed 12 to 18 apart. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. But you can still lay a tarp over the roof and secure it with long straps and fasteners.

Use felt roofing nails with a plastic washer to help secure the tarp to the roof. 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. The board must be 2 feet longer than the tarp s width and it should sit against the roof to avoid the collection of rainwater snow or debris.