Oil Tarp For Roof

Woven heavy duty tarps are constructed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use.

Oil tarp for roof.

The dark tan brown fabric is 6 25 oz. There should be an additional 4 feet of tarp on every side. 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. 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.

All weather heavy duty tarps keep out harmful moisture and they are ideal in many different outdoor situations. At 16 mils thick this is already considered a heavy duty tarp. Lay the tarp out flat over the roof. Constructed of the same fabric as our watchcoats the oil wax finished long staple cotton makes a wonderful tarp for a great early feel.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. All tarps are finished with loops on all four sides and on the seam. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Shelter anywhere everywhere under your own lovely oilskin tarp.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Industry standard cut size finished size is about 6 9 inches or 5 7 less than the listed size after folding over the edges and hemming them in treated canvas tarps contain oil and silicon chemicals treated to resist water and mildew untreated canvas tarps are not 100 woven duck cotton the material can shrink. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. Choose the size you need to create a barrier whether it s for a roof equipment or another outdoor surface.

Let the rest of the tarp hang off the lower border of the roof that overhangs the wall known as the eave. Lay the tarp flatly over the damaged area and make sure there are at least 4 feet of it overhanging past the roof s peak and the rest over the eave. Never lay the tarp out during a storm. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width.

If at any time the sheet tears or rips you can repair it in the field easily with thread and needle. Using cap nails attach one of the tarp s peak ends to a 2 x 4. Tarp for roofs tarpsdirect offers a uv treated a lightweight tarp that features heat sealed seams and hems for increased durability.