Roof Tarp Nails

3 degree electro galvanized steel roofing nails 5 lb pack for applying roofing asphalt shingles insulation board and felt to wood substrates.

Roof tarp nails. 3 use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in. I used spray adhesive under the whole expanse of the tarp. Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails. Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave.

A tarp can save you from a leaky roof situation in more ways than one and the process becomes much easier if you can do away with nails. Graeme munro i have a metal roof. Fema normally arranges for the procurement and shipment of the blue plastic sheeting and in some cases furring strips and nails to pre designated staging areas. Never lay the tarp out during a storm.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in. Wrap one end of the tarp around a 2 x 4 that is 2 feet longer than the width of the tarp. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof.

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. This may require some repair to the roof structure 2 x4 and plywood furring strips and nails in addition to the blue plastic sheeting. 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. Continue along the length of the ridge line.

These nails should be placed 12 to 18 apart. Staple or nail the 2 x 4 to the tarp. More product details close. Most tarps have grommets that will allow you to tie off the tarp to your roof.

While tarping a roof with nails has its advantages the process can be a little unwieldy for those who are inexperienced with roofing jobs. You may need to put nails in or around your soffit area to tie off the ropes and tarp. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Next install furring strips to the parallel bottom side of the tarp.

Sandwich the tarp and 2 x 4 with a second 2 x 4 and nail those together with 3 1 4 inch nails. Renate mellinger september 6 2018 at 3 57 pm. 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. Find cap nails at lowe s today.

The 2 x 4 should be against the roof so it won t collect water and debris.