There should be an additional 4 feet.
Glue down a tarp on the roof.
Positions several 1 2 pieces of lumber on the tarp running vertically down the slope of the roof.
To fasten the furring strips to the tarp and roof use 2 to 3 galvanized roofing nails.
Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.
The reason for the longer nails is to go through the furring strips the tarp and then just enough length will be left to bite into the roof sheathing.
Utarpit is the best solution to protect assets pre and post various weather conditions.
The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.
Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.
Don t forget to secure the strapping used in step 4.
Grab one corner of the tarp and have a helper grab the other end.
Lay down a line of glue in lengths short enough for you to manage easily while keeping the tarp straight and even.
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.
Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.
Never lay the tarp out during a storm.
Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to.
Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches.
Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.
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.
Pull away from each other until the tarp is fully unrolled.
Don t expose the glue to air long enough for it to begin drying.
It eliminates the need for hammers wood stripes nails bricks and sandbags when trying to cover the damaged roof area.
Apply the specially formulated plastic glue to the two tarps to be attached as directed in the packaging.
The utarpit tarp is a self adhesive water mitigation product.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.
