How To Temporarily Cover A Leaking Spot In Roof

Stretch the tarp out over the roof so that it covers the leaking area until it s taut.

How to temporarily cover a leaking spot in roof.

The most popular item used to cover a roof is a tarp. Came out to the shop this morning to find a fresh water leak. If you have roof cement apply a small drop to the tops of each nail head to prevent new leaks from forming. 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 your 3 inch nails.

Drive nails into the edges to hold it tightly in place. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Do not nail or staple the tarp directly to the roof materials as this can create further leaks. When placing a tarp over your roof to temporarily cover a leak make sure to do so gently and without putting too much pressure in any one spot on your roof.

If up slope is a peak placing the barrier over the peak of the roof will ensure that water does not get under it. Of rope for each corner of your home. The key is to get to a point up slope from the leak where water can t get under your barrier. If available select a rope that will withstand various weather and is strong for securing your roof cover.

Just putting something over the spot where you think the leak is probably won t stop the leak.