Is your roof leaking as a result of the recent New Jersey rainstorm? Worse, has a storm ripped off the shingles or blown a tree branch through the roof? Whatever the cause of your roof problem, you need to get a tarp over the damage as soon as possible. A self-adhesive tarp allows you to quickly patch your roof without causing additional damage. You can finish the steps for how to tarp a roof without nails with the assistance of a friend. Wear nonskid shoes and exercise extreme caution when working on a roof. Roof harnesses are also available at home improvement stores and should be worn to protect yourself from the very real risk of falling.
Tools Needed
- Extension ladder
- Measuring tape
- Heat gun
- Extension cord
- Sand bags
Instructions for How to Tarp a Roof Without Nails
- Wait for the bad weather to pass before mounting your roof.
- Place the ladder on level ground and climb up to the damaged area.
- If using a roof harness, follow the product’s directions for securing yourself.
- Find the areas where leaks are entering the building.
- Clean off dirt and debris.
- Measure the damaged area and add several feet to each side to ensure good coverage.
- Select a self-adhesive tarp large enough to cover the damage and overlap the roof peak by at least 4 feet.
- Check product packaging to confirm that the adhesive is meant for your type of shingles.
- The adhesive strips on the tarp require a dry surface.
- If the roof is wet, blow dry the tarp attachment areas with a heat gun.
- Have a partner help you spread the tarp over the roof peak and over the leak.
- Make sure that the tarp is smooth and flat against the roof.
- Secure the edges with the adhesive.
- Fill sandbags and place them along the edges of the tarp.
- The narrow end of each sandbag needs to face either up or down the slope of the roof.
- Make arrangements to get the roof permanently fixed.
Get Assistance With Roofing Emergencies
Bay Roofing focuses on roof repair. We have a team dedicated to roof repair. We’ll identify all sources of damage and carry out a thorough repair to keep your home safe from water damage. We are prepared to respond to your call for emergency roof assistance, particularly after a storm. Please contact us about roof repairs right away.