Garage Roof Tarp

Danny lipford demonstrating how to secure a tarp to a storm damaged roof.

Garage roof tarp. Xtarps 8 x 16 waterproof heavy duty vinyl tarp 18 oz gauge great for truck cover equipment cover roof cover construction cover kennel cover hay cover camping cover 4 8 out of 5 stars 28 100 98 100. It eliminates the need for hammers wood stripes nails bricks and sandbags when trying to cover the damaged roof area. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Many sizes to choose from one car garages two cars garages rv garages heavy truck garages and custom made shelters.

Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Cover tech manufactures the largest selection of portable garage shelters and carports in north america. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.

Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. On top of having to pay for the tarp itself you also have to factor in the cost of labor emergency premium charges and the strips of wood that will secure the tarp to the roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. The utarpit tarp is a self adhesive water mitigation product.

Lay the tarp across the roof so that at least 4 feet 1 2 m lies on the sloped part of your roof on each side known as the peak. Low shipping cost across canada usa. On average hiring a roofing contractor to perform an emergency tarp installation will cost you between 200 and 500. Shelterlogic all steel metal frame roof instant garage and autoshelter with waterproof and uv treated ripstop cover 4 0 out of 5 stars 1 032 252 23 252.

Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. It can easily be installed by a single person providing consumers with a quick easy and effective solution in the installation of a tarp. Designed made with canadian materials. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. The screws must pass securely into the roof. It s important to report the damage to your insurance company as soon as possible and take plenty of pictures.