{"id":120,"date":"2020-10-01T11:34:27","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T11:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.iroofing.org\/?p=120"},"modified":"2021-06-03T12:37:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T12:37:20","slug":"how-to-tarp-a-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.iroofing.org\/blog\/how-to-tarp-a-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tarp a Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With meteorologists predicting 2020 to be <\/span>one of the most active hurricane seasons<\/span><\/a> in recent decades, several storms have already impacted the U.S. since the season began June 1st. Contractors and property owners are well aware of the serious damage water can inflict on a home or commercial building and fast remediation of moisture intrusion is critical, especially when the risks run high during severe weather periods! That’s why waterproof roof tarps can be an indispensable stop-gap solution before or after an episode of harsh winds and rain.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Any breach in the roof system can lead to moisture penetration<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It doesn\u2019t take losing a section of a roof to realize the destructive impact of torrential rains and wind. All it takes is a small breach in your roof system for expensive damage to happen. A weak point, such as a crack in a shingle; a corroded pinhole in metal roofing; or a tear in a roof’s underlayment is all it takes for water to find its path of least resistance into your attic. Rain, especially when it’s combined with straight line winds, can cause water damage when there isn\u2019t even a problem in the roof system at all, by blowing moisture up under a shingle momentarily lifted by gusts of wind mixed with driving rain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 1: The BAND-AID\u00ae for Roof Damage<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The first step in mitigating further damage to your roof and potential water intrusion to\u00a0 your home or building\u2019s interior is to cover it up! Tarping your roof is a short term necessity but it gives the property owner and the contractor time to deal with a more permanent roof repair or replacement.<\/span><\/p>

Time is of the essence and in the aftermath of a bad storm it can be hard to find a roofing pro to address your problem right away due to spikes in requests for roof work. And today, COVID19 and social distancing can pose obstacles in connecting with people in need. Therefore, it\u2019s important to know how to tarp a roof whether you\u2019re a roofer, a handyman, or a do-it-yourselfer.<\/span><\/p>

This blog not only provides a guide to tarping a roof but how to efficiently accomplish Step 2\u2026 finding a roofing contractor who can quickly assess your needs and commence work on the project. Contractors who use iRoofing have many tasks they can do with technology that enables instant measurements, estimates, simulations of new roof materials, and tools that integrate with roofing drones, such as the <\/span>Mavic Mini<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re a property owner, ask your contractor if he\u2019s using iRoofing. Your needs will be met more efficiently and with appropriate social distancing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to Tarp a Roof<\/h2>
  1. Hang one end of the tarp at least 4′ over the ridge<\/li>
  2. Screw the anchor board into your roof<\/li>
  3. Roll up any excess tarp hanging over the eaves.
    Affix with 2x4s and screw in to the roof \/ under eaves.<\/li>
  4. Attach 2x4s to the sides of the tarp adjacent to the eaves.<\/li>
  5. To prevent tearing, screw a 2×4 over anchor boards.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    How can you be \u201croof-ready\u201d for a bad storm?\u00a0 It\u2019s not that hard. If you own property or operate a roofing business in a storm-prone region, it\u2019s always a good idea to have polyethylene tarp on hand\u2014\u00a0 those big blue or grey tarps with rivet holes along the edges. Temporary roof covers in the form of heavy duty tarp ranges from approximately 12 to 24 mils and that\u2019s what you\u2019ll need. (1 mil = 1\/1000 of an inch.)<\/span><\/p>

    When a storm hits, it won\u2019t take long to notice if water has managed to penetrate the roof. Leaks, stains to walls or ceilings, penetration to the roof decking as evidenced by wet spots you can see if you look in the attic\u2026 these are indicators that it is time for the homeowner to call a roofing contractor or, if one is not immediately available, apply tarp to the roof themselves.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Applying tarp to a shingle roof<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Tarp should be used to cover the area of your roof where visible damage has occurred or where you suspect the problem exists based on where leaks and stains occurred inside the home or building. Follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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