Tarp Roof Without Nails

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

Tarp roof without nails.

It s not quite as secure as nails but it may be the only option. You need to know first which spot on the roof needs tarping up. Installing a tarp on your roof is easier than you think. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

Installing tarp on a roof without nails. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches. Here are the steps on how to install a tarp on your roof without nails. Find the source of the leak.

These nails should be placed 12 to 18 apart. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Use felt roofing nails with a plastic washer to help secure the tarp to the roof. Starting at a corner drive a galvanized roofing nail into the strip and into the roof sheathing.

Continue along the length of the ridge line. Next install furring strips to the parallel bottom side of the tarp. It s even easier if you do it without 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.

But you can still lay a tarp over the roof and secure it with long straps and fasteners. This method cannot work without nails. Watch this video to find out more.