How To Tarp Your Roof in the Rain (Step by Step Guide)

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  • @clarkescustomcreations
    @clarkescustomcreations 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Only thing I'd say to do that I didn't hear you mention would be if possible tuck the top of the tarp or underlayment up under the row of shingles above the affected area or caulk the top of it so water sheds over it and doesn't just shed under it or you may find you still have a leak when you get off the roof

    • @FUNKER420
      @FUNKER420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s really the only thing ? This man is making an easy repair into a massive project. Unless u want to replace the entire area you shove nails into or redo the entire roof I wouldn’t b sending nails threw your roof when u could just replace the damaged shingles

  • @rickl6697
    @rickl6697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I read all the comments and got part of my question answered(about the button cap nails leaking). But after you remove them and fix the leak do you just caulk the holes left from the button nails or cover them with roofing cement/tar? Thanks, glad there wasn't any lightning.

  • @meganbartley4793
    @meganbartley4793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry I couldn't watch as TH-cam kept playing absolutely disgusting ear wax ads. Please complain to them

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, that's just strange!

    • @melissachartres3219
      @melissachartres3219 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't be sorry. This uploader is trying to earn money off of his channel... not that there's anything wrong with that per se. The ads have overtaken everything. I got an ad less than 1 minute in and canceled.

  • @dessymaturin5093
    @dessymaturin5093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The water will just go right under your tarp! You either need to tuck the top of your tarp under a row of shingles or let your tarp go over the ridge. Better to tuck if you will repair roof, less nail holes to fix

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agree with you on that, but this video is more designed for a homeowner to tarp in an emergency situation, not a long term solution.

    • @DarkGhostHacker
      @DarkGhostHacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it's more long term how do you make the tarp stay in place for strong winds? Do you have to remove shingles and then reglue them back on after you tuck in the tarp? Or can you just life up the edge of the shingles and tuck the tarp underneath, would that be enough to hold it in place?

    • @dessymaturin5093
      @dessymaturin5093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DarkGhostHacker go watch grand roofing inc he just did a video on it

    • @DarkGhostHacker
      @DarkGhostHacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dessymaturin5093 the roof wind damage he did 2 days ago? He's using those nail caps. He used alot. Won't that just cause water to leak everywhere?

    • @dessymaturin5093
      @dessymaturin5093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DarkGhostHacker those nails are meant to keep water out if nailed properly

  • @mariesacul722
    @mariesacul722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me, 3 giant tarps and 10,000 nails later.
    I should watch a video on this.
    Sigh*
    Thank you. Wish I had the time to have watched this prior to devastating this tarp project.

    • @undernetjack
      @undernetjack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! Future me thanks you for your comment. I was just about to have laid down two giant tarps to hold until / as I can get the roof redone on an older empty structure.

  • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
    @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @cristinacristina9350
    @cristinacristina9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video. I just notice a leak and had a contractor come to check my home. My house is about 2,000sqf and the cost they gave me is $38,000. 😢

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WTF!

    • @gmillwoodphotography
      @gmillwoodphotography 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it slate? If not I would tell them to kick sand! Have a 21 sq roof and paid 7500 in GA for a well known company and they did a tear off and added ridge vent as well. Maybe prices have gone up that much?

  • @olvinmartinez2394
    @olvinmartinez2394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who's here from hurricane ida

    • @jacalcag
      @jacalcag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🖐

  • @samwimpy2600
    @samwimpy2600 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe I missed it, but how do you waterproof the top edge?
    Surely, you are not just using button nails thinking that water won't run under the tarp?

  • @DarkGhostHacker
    @DarkGhostHacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have to use nails or screws? Won't that just make more holes for water to get in? Is it possible to use an adhesive instead and tuck the edge of the tarp under the shingles, and glue that part on the under side of the shingles?

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wouldn't worry with the glue and this is more of an emergency repair, not a permanent fix. I strongly recommend using some button cap nails instead of any adhesive, but yes, this is going to put more holes over time.

  • @Twins0302
    @Twins0302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Digital Roofing Innovations- Hi I've just seen several videos on tarping a roof. Hurricane Ian came by,. I have lost shingles, and have water damage. I had the roof tarped, but they put sand bags on many areas. Because we didn't have internet, I was unable to check these videos out. So don't know how secure that tarp is. I guess I should ask they guys. I have seen where the wind has lifted my neighbors tarp, I've seen little wood on some houses, while I've seen others totally in a vacuum??? I know my whole roof will need to be replaced. Help please...We are on the worst hit areas (not Ft. Myers Beach).

  • @madinventor69
    @madinventor69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate the real life example
    Be safe & God Bless

  • @walterquick8649
    @walterquick8649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Central Fla here hurricane is almost here, roof is shot!! Iam going to try this NOW. local roofers are price killing my low income self
    Thanks

  • @mrobertson9222
    @mrobertson9222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. I was wondering if this method should work on an almost flat roof or would I need to go over the peak the peak to keep water from pooling on the flat areas? Thanks for any help.

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there, is the almost flat roof shingles or is it a different type of roof?

    • @mrobertson9222
      @mrobertson9222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DigitalRoofingInnovations it's shingles.

    • @rodm2345
      @rodm2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrobertson9222 Did you figure it out? I have a flat roof too and has been nothing but problems lately, it's going to rain in the next couple of days and I'm gonna cover tha part of the roof.

  • @Carpaintry_of_God
    @Carpaintry_of_God 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a question. I will be needing to get onto a porch roof, to paint window shutters. The roof is slightly pitched and is narrow, about 5 feet from the window wall to the edge of the roof. There is no peak for me to attach an anchor to. Where would and how should I attach an anchor?

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question. Is this an asphalt shingle or a metal roof?

    • @Carpaintry_of_God
      @Carpaintry_of_God 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DigitalRoofingInnovations shingle.

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Carpaintry_of_God I think your best option is installing something like this on the fascia then going back puttying the holes then repainting over them. This will keep you safe and keep you from putting holes in the shingles. I hope this helps!
      www.bigrocksupply.com/pitch-pro-anchor-gray.aspx

    • @Carpaintry_of_God
      @Carpaintry_of_God 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DigitalRoofingInnovations Thank you. Though I'm not sure I'd be able to attach it to the fascia, since the gutter is all along it. But I think I'll be able to use that anchor, you sent, under the shingles right up to the wall of the window. And then just use asphalt patch caulk to fill in the holes.
      I'll just need to get a short lanyard or rope

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Carpaintry_of_God Glad to hear it!

  • @jjames9341
    @jjames9341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish you lived in Southern Calif.

  • @melimel961
    @melimel961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Won't the nails cause leaks?

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not in the short term. You will be replacing the roof soon after tarping.

    • @FUNKER420
      @FUNKER420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DigitalRoofingInnovations and this is why you don’t do this when ur inexperienced. Replace the whole roof ? Why would you replace an entire roof when u could just replace the damaged shingles ? Are you trying to damage peoples roofs

  • @scottjohnston2158
    @scottjohnston2158 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He'll yeah man ty

  • @Jaykmg
    @Jaykmg ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @samvance6571
    @samvance6571 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where's Angie?

  • @orbit0317
    @orbit0317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this very useful video! We have a leak on the roof... But it's coming from a dip in the roof where there's an exhaust vent. The vent came up and undid some of the nails so it doesn't lay flat against the roof cause of the dip. Would you recommend using the outdoor adhesive to push the vent down combined with a tarp over it to stop the leak? Thanks again for the video!

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are absolutely welcome! What I would do is get a couple of roofing nails and renail down if possible then make sure to use some outdoor sealant on top of the nail heads to make sure water doesn't get inside. If that doesn't work, there's nothing with using some adhesive and tarping for a temporary repair. Just remember, that vent is likely there for a reason and is probably venting something in the house.
      We hope this helps!

    • @chrisp6214
      @chrisp6214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      absolutely mate i have been roofing in the UK for 44 years .The tarp has to go under the line above the leak or sweet FA will stop leaking . SORRY GUYS AND GIRLS .FA means Fuck All in UK

  • @truth3358
    @truth3358 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wrong

    • @DigitalRoofingInnovations
      @DigitalRoofingInnovations  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where is your video that shows us how it is done?

    • @greekboydinos
      @greekboydinos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DigitalRoofingInnovations love this reply

    • @gmillwoodphotography
      @gmillwoodphotography 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perma Boot at home depot or lowes if you've got a pipe boot leak. Slides right over the pipe and boot. Seriously one of the best ways if the collar of your pipe boot is deteriorated.