How To Temporarily Cover A Leaking Spot In Roof

If you have roof cement apply a small drop to the tops of each nail head to prevent new leaks from forming.

How to temporarily cover a leaking spot in roof.

Came out to the shop this morning to find a fresh water leak. The key is to get to a point up slope from the leak where water can t get under your barrier. The most popular item used to cover a roof is a tarp. 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. Stretch the tarp out over the roof so that it covers the leaking area until it s taut. Do not nail or staple the tarp directly to the roof materials as this can create further leaks. Drive nails into the edges to hold it tightly in place.

Just putting something over the spot where you think the leak is probably won t stop the leak. If the distance from the roof to the ground is 20ft then you would need to use 40ft. 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. 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.

Here s how to temporarily tarp a roof to keep your stuff inside dry until you can repair it rig.