
Providing Emergency Roof Tarping Services to Customers in Los Angeles County
The Basics of DIY Roof Tarping
- Be careful.
- Don’t attempt to stand on a roof that’s steeply pitched.
- Don’t attempt to stand on a tarp, especially if it’s wet. (Tarps can still be slippery even when they’re dry.)
- Never attempt to go onto a roof during a storm.
- Have at least one person to assist you during the repair project.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Roof Tarp Installation
Roll two or three 2-inch rolls of plastic in your hand to create a nail line. Place the tarp flat onto your roof’s surface, then sink your first nail in the plastic nail line. To prevent wind from shredding your work, pull the tarp tight as you hammer nails approximately 2 to 3 feet apart all the way around. Stretch the tarp tight along the roof’s eaves and parameter and over its ridge. Step safely down the ladder, dry off, and you’re done.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure to place your material over the ridge to allow water to run freely off your roof and not into your house.
Assessing Post-Storm Roof Damage
Pinpoint Its Exact Location
Identify the Source of the Roof Leak
Common Examples of Post-Storm Roof Damage:
- Torn or Missing Shingles
- Dented Metal Roof Vents
- Missing Metal Roof Panels
- Broken or Out-of-Place Tiles
- Roof Indentations