Where can I find instructions for putting a "blue tarp roof" over a damaged roof?
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Anonymous
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Here is a link to a story and an E-mail address that might providr you with some help: E-mail tarpsnola@yahoo.com http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/default.aspx?m=291
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You put the blue tarp over the damaged area, then place heavy objects such as blocks or rocks over the corners of the tarp, fixed!
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Please don't use heavy objects on your roof to hold down the tarp. Go buy a small box of "button cap nails" and use those. They will hold the tarp on secure and you don't have to worry about more wind blowing heavy objects down on top of something valuable -like you!
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When a huge storm hit Seattle in December of 2006, Raynproof Roofing was asked to install many emergency blue tarps. Seattle is prone to some high winds during the winter, so blue tarps will blow off if not securely installed. We roll up the edges of the blue tarp with a 1X2 wood strip, then nail down through the wood strip with 2 1/2" ring shank nails that have a rubber grommet. When utilizing this process, be sure to pull the tarp tight in the middle to help minimize wind uplift on the tarp. Also, do not scrimp on the wood strips! We completely surround all four sides with the wood strips, and then we use plenty of ring shank nails. This combination prevents the wind from blowing under the tarp. After the December 2006 storm, Raynproof Roofing installed hundreds of blue tarps in this manner. This process allowed our company to provide emergency waterproofing to our customers, while buying us some time until we could come back and install new roofs for these folks. Submitted by David Buckles, Sales Manager, Raynproof Roofing, Seattle, Washington.
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