How To: Tarp a Roof

[@TeacherofEnglish24]

Here is a roofer who doesn't cheat on the terms of the job, who knows his craft, and who thinks of others. Admirable!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thank you !

[@rivpupper]

Very admirable..✔️

[@h.l.williams9487]

A roofer with integrity...

[@VanessaNessaAmerson]

Roofers came out Saturday claiming they could fix a 6x8 roof with a slight leak and now it looks like Niagara falls in that hallway! I'm gonna have to climb up there myself and try this because they wouldn't listen to me Saturday. Thanks for the video, I needed this!

[@KeyofGtutorials]

Remember if you're not replacing all the shingles where your tarp is going, don't nail through your shingles otherwise you're just creating more holes for water to get in. Nail the tarp UNDER the shingles you lift up and not in a seam. Nail a 2x4 or something similar to the bottom of the tarp to weigh it down. Temporary fix and keeps holes to fix to a minimum.

[@6XXBANSHEEXX8]

True, for sure, but not always possible. Upon removal, be sure to tar every hole made.

[@Robmancan1987]

Yeah if you have a small area like in this video, I recommend just replacing the shingle. Especially if the rest of the roof is in good condition.

[@zadeh79]

Yes I realized this the hard way and swung the other end of the tarp over the peak.

[@Ladymadonna007]

Ty

[@blueskies6475]

You nailed the tarp on TOP of the shingles! 😂 Duh

[@TedNosey]

Roof leaked last night. was wondering how to tarp it up, low and behold your video showed up. Thanks for the step by step! saved my butt.

[@HB-CL-TX]

If you can walk up there and identify the leaky tiles, it would be just as easy to replace the damage tiles. This is the simplest most intuitive repair job you can do in your house.

[@ChoiDuong0944]

This video was "recommended" as I logged on to KZbin. Oh, Oh.

[@jerrynemeth6735]

God Bless you for being so honest. I live in a hurricane zone and want to make sure I have this knowledge ahead of time.

[@paradisecove4146]

What a nice and professional young man. Proud of you bro.

[@stacymccune5056]

Thank you for the through and to the point of the video. Single lady doing this really helped me understand what I need to do. Thank you so much

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@monicamchugh5578]

You are awesome! Thank you for being honest and ethical! We need more like you in the roofing biz. This is exactly why the owner of the company went into roofing. To be ethical! Thank you for this video!

[@jkramer920]

Thank you posting this helpful information and I recognize your dignity and integrity. Not that my opinion matters but you are respected and appreciated.

[@Easymoneyavenue]

This guy is outstanding. It’s the presentation and professionalism for me

[@nancyeverts]

Heading to my daughters house to do just this and your video made it very easy to understand. Thank you for a great explanation!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

You are so welcome!

[@signalsoldier]

Needed to do this because I can't find anyone here in Florida after Hurricane Milton! Cheers 🥂 mate, much obliged. Go Dawgs

[@gpipkins85]

We are in the same boat. Good luck!

[@docjohnson3980]

I love honest humble people, and you are one of them. God bless you.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thanks! God bless you.

[@lamnag01]

Eloquently stated by Doc, "In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act"

[@daveweatherall7523]

Homeowners need more people like you. Good, honest advice, well demonstrated👍👍👍

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

I appreciate that!

[@oldskoolwayy]

I like how he is calling out making sure other pro's are being professional and not half azzing the job..and this simple, to the point, not to technical like other KZbin builders.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@jonderby2371]

You got a good head on your shoulders and a good attitude. And you're a young buck who will experience great career longevity because of it. You can tell you're not just in it for the short term gain, you see the bigger picture and clients 100% appreciate that.

[@trevormckee8701]

I agree.

[@VeronicaMowery]

Thank you. The insurance company wanted us to call a 'professional' that would have charged us a fortune -- and we don't have that kind of money. Doesn't matter if they say they are going to reimburse, the tarpers are going to want their money up front. Going to do this before it rains this weekend!

[@MarriedWithHorses]

The insurance would owe for that.

[@markwohlin8914]

Thanks Steve! Looks like I will be doing this today. If not replacing the entire roof, I was wondering about the new nail holes. I read the comments and noticed your comment about using a sealant. Great job!

[@diegoalejandromunoz]

Thanks so much for your thorough explanation. We are dealing with this now after hurricane Ian in Florida. Great job!!

[@leojoseph6533]

I was watching this video very speculatively. Until at the end when he made it clear that this was a band-aid. As a roofer I was saying to myself "that won't stop the leak for very long, just temporarily." Once this guy also said as much I was impressed with the informative video, thank you.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thank you !

[@TimberTrainer]

This is so much better than covering the entire area in a huge tarp. Large tarps catch wind easily and leave hundreds of nail holes for more water intrusion.

[@BonnieLopez-z1g]

What a wonderful service to your community. It is so kind of you to share your expertise.

[@dwilson6128]

Thank you so much! Currently in FL experiencing some price gouging. Were going to try this!

[@johnmullies1807]

Thanks bring At home depot right now, almost bought a HUGE tarp Saved me $50 at least 🎉

[@leinnabarnett5141]

Very helpful. I also really liked that one of your concerns was trying to do this without ripping of homeownwer and ins company

[@ClydeJohnsonJr-r8x]

Excellent easy to follow in depth explanations. God bless you.

[@cosmoshiva4643]

Awesome demonstration. I have roof problems myself. This is a great simple way to fix a temporary problem if you have a solution not far away.

[@mrfrankbosh]

Thank you for the excellent repair advice, very enjoyable, May the Lord bless and care for you and your family.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Your very welcome, glad to help!

[@cherylmadison3945]

I love your video. Very informative and you took the time to demonstrate how to do the job. What if the damage is near the gutter area? How would you tarp that area? Thank you

[@Cynaephyra]

We all appreciate your admirable character to your trade and to the people.

[@TruErepo]

This was super helpful especially cause im going to have to do this fix on my own and most construction ive done is electrical and drywall.

[@joegonillo9288]

GREAT INFO. Q - If you are not replacing the entire roof, and just repairing and are waiting on roof shingles, will the nails hurt the roof? THANKS

[@EileenWright-c6x]

Thank you so much for that video. I was going to just lay the tarp and hammer it on the leaky roof and not put it under the shingles. That was very helpful.

[@olvinmartinez2394]

Thank hurricane ida for my thumbs up. Good video, keep it up

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thanks, will do!

[@olvinmartinez2394]

@@hailorhighwaterroofing just joking bro. Your video came in handy definitely for homeowners going thru hard times and not having roof knowledge. Great job on the video again

[@504girl_]

Same

[@afriend621]

I sure wish you lived in my neighborhood. I am past the stage where I can work on the roof. Thanks for the video.

[@Maryam-ue3vw]

I got to put tarp after Milton but the shingles are all good, water intrusion , I expect at the vertical wall and the roof, I have cathedral ceiling, great video , thks I will for videos that show a tricky area

[@RCSxMaverick]

Do you have a video on how to tarp the ridge?

[@seawoman4oftheocean559]

Yes I have the same problem trying to find out how to do it myself

[@trevorturk7473]

I’m right down the road and about to have to do this at home. We are in Watkinsville and the insurance company said it was our responsibility to get the tarp installed

[@ChoiDuong0944]

Thank you very much for the trowel trick. Much appreciate it.

[@mode1charlie170]

Beautiful day for some roof work!

[@mpks4742]

You are a wise young man.... I am gonna go save my tenant now! Thank you bud!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Your welcome!

[@TarekElBaradie]

You're an honest man. Thanks for the tip!

[@H2OTOYS-90]

What are you wearing on your boots? For roof/shingle work?

[@melodylopez7068]

Thank you for sharing such an informative video. The step by step is so easy to understand what you are doing. The extra tips and great 😃

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tjred3995]

Huh, darn fine instructional video. Quite helpful! Thank you!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WBBClips]

Are they really going to replace all the shingles for one bad one?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Not quite, there was hail damage on this roof. That's why it was paid for by the insurance carrier

[@WBBClips]

@@hailorhighwaterroofing By tarping just that one area, you’re admitting that the rest of roof doesn’t need it because it’s not leaking. I mean, it’s great for you. Gives you a lot of business. But it seems like a big waste of resources when you can just replace whatever is damaged and the roof will be good for many more years. But I guess that’s the way they do it and the insurance racket business, so why should I question it? I wouldn’t mind lower insurance rates.

[@willismanning27]

Had some roof damage to my home in englewood during ian, this video is so helpful thank you! Liked n subscribed

[@willismanning27]

You guys don't happen to be down here working are ya?

[@JuzLew]

If Wind or High Water Roofing isn't over there (by all means use them, they seem like the type to not rip off the insurance or homeowner) Infinity Roofing is in that area.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it helped

[@TheLoobis]

I like it. Good information, bro. I'm doing that job tomorrow.

[@johannjohann6523]

Great video, thanks for the info. Wasn't sure how to secure the tarp correctly.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it helped!

[@petesanders-nesbitt6880]

Excellent easy to understand instructions. Thank you!🎉

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@priesthoodiii]

About to go tarp a Friends house in North Port FL who were rejected by Fema after Hurricane Ian, thank you for posting this great video! #FloridaStrong

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Good luck!

[@gogo12able]

I used rubberized washer screws for tarp so far so good with drill

[@homeswithhaynes4760]

Curious on your belt pouches. I estimate daily and need a better setup than a tool bag. What brand are they? Great video too this has come in handy so many times

[@jeanie8831]

Thank you for your integrity.

[@willie90210]

Thank you very much for your videos, I have a question. How do you cover the holes in those nails when it's time to remove them?

[@deontasmith9676]

Thanks, very informative. Saved me $750

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it helped!

[@gennettacampbell8081]

What size nails do you recommend if are you using 2x2x8 to hold it down?

[@maxslomoff]

What about the penetrations from all the nails you just put through good shingles? Do all those have to get replaced too?

[@maxmorehouse4190]

do you have to use a tarp? can you use 6mil plastic?

[@BIGFOOTDESIGNANDBUILD-py2fh]

how do you nail that on without causing further leaks but putting nail holes in???

[@wepntech]

a steel putty knife can do the trowels job too yeah?

[@marvinmartin8801]

Wow! Great tips! This was so informative. I was doing it all wrong! Thank you,Sir.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

You're welcome!

[@ninaatherholt2579]

Thank you so much for the video. What size of cap nails shell I get? Thank you

[@jcarfixer7450]

What about tarping on a tar and gravel roof. We have a flat section of our roof that has to be replaced in the spring, but not possible for now. Can it be tarped similarly or does it have to be that seal they suggest? Leak is small but want to prevent further damage or moisture incoming.

[@socialkruption]

Hey man, I have to re-shingle one side of the home due to west wind. Currently have a 20x40 tarp on the roof thats been good for the past 2 months. Since it's May now, rainy season is slowly going away. My question is, can you remove the shingles little at a time due to a sunny day one day and rainy the next?

[@qstrian]

Appears to work well on newer roofs where shingles remain pliable. Otherwise, overlay the tarp using one by twos to extend the tarp over the damaged surface. The reason that some roofers overlay from the ridge is that the repair should extend the full length of the ridge.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Great insight!

[@wepntech]

is there a way to do this without damaging the top shingles?

[@feladodd5953]

Thanks! I may have to use this soon!

[@paulmurphy9262]

Good video! I just did this to prepare an area of my roof for an upcoming storm, but I used roofing nails instead of cap nails. When I remove the nails and the tarp, is there any way to be sure it won't leak where I nailed it? Thanks for the help!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Hey Paul! We suggest that you caulk is back down with roofing sealant. Thanks for the comment!

[@paulmurphy9262]

@@hailorhighwaterroofing Thanks so much for the reply, that's exactly what I'm going to do!

[@dovidlema9215]

Great video, do you add tarp before or after adjusters comes. If you working with insurance?

[@henry3397]

This shit helped a lot brother. Way easier than how I was gonna do it. Gonna go pick up some of those nails!

[@maryworwood7253]

Thank you! Caring respectful and no bs. Appreciated ❤

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

You are so welcome

[@tiffaniecross2209]

Thank you very much for this! I desperately needed this instruction.

[@manleeman5212]

Best video yet on the subject thanks very much. Which it was the first one i watched

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joshgaston6425]

Can you just replace shingles for a short term fix until you have the funds for a new roof, my wife wants to use flex seal is that good or bad?

[@ahmedm6041]

Hi...how long the tarp can last if i can't get the roof done in a month or so. Can it last until December? Because...i'll have enough $$$ to put a new roof.😢 and you make it so semple! Is that it? Please...reply! Thanks

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

If you use a tarp that is "heavy duty," you should get about 5 months out of it.

[@josegabriel3593]

Thank You from Florida. Extremely helpful.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

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[@shellysbeautylounge8468]

Thanks. Just had to havey 20yr old son do this to ours. Top of a tree came down amd went through it.

[@mikeberger1688]

I had some guy come out to tarp my roof and there were just 3 areas that needed it and he tarped the whole damn thing. Now I'm going to be faced with nail holes in perfectly good areas not to mention possibly damaged shingles the way he was hitting them. (Used those plastic capped nails). My question is -- when the tarp and those nails are removed, will the holes reseal themselves in time? -- thanks for any help

[@jerryjester4959]

What do you do if it’s higher up towards the crest of the roof and the row of damaged shingles is wider than the area you need to tuck the tarp?

[@losmoore3358]

U did great ! I just had a neighbors tree smashed on my roof of my gurage. Thanks for the tip.

[@Hit3ch23]

Thanks for the helpful vid, how long are the cap nails? Is 1.5in the sweet spot?

[@maryloulynch1988]

Your awesome. And very right.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thanks for watching!

[@DIYtime]

Thanks, patching up my roof after hurricane Ian here in Florida.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Good luck!

[@scootcoolins]

Great video very professional!!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Professionalism is something we strive for! Thank you.

[@ellenka22]

Thank you! I’m about to do this and you made it very simple!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it helped!

[@judya.shroads8245]

Will it keep the rain out with just a tarp?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Under the right circumstances it will.

[@kennyg572]

BIG QUSTION===you put cap nails in thru BOTH layers of shingles---wont the water leak thru that area???

[@FrankieFlakes]

Simple to the point not too much blah blah 👍

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

That's how we operate!

[@marcs9507]

Great podcast.

[@rickjames6902]

Thank you so much you just saved me $1200 !

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad I could help!

[@JustRik504]

Time saver putting tarp under shingles genius💡

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

absolutely !

[@pappysproductions]

Excellent. Nice presentation

[@stuartmclaren2402]

Thank you while I don't have a shingle roof I can adapt the advice here to fit my situation

[@charger440]

Would it be necessary to tar the nails head ?

[@bigguy4871]

Isn't driving nails into the roof like that a bad thing? How do you deal with the nail holes after the tarp is removed?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Well this roof was replaced soon after the tarp was installed. However, if you need to seal up nail holes I suggest using JTS-1 MULE HIDE sealant.

[@michaelhale2594]

Well done video explanation. Very helpful.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Eprcusa]

Overall you did a pretty good job but if there’s a heavy continuous down pour this is not water proof. One mistake you made is where you installed the tarp under the shingles where those two shingles meet in the middle you did not put the tarp all the way up under that next shingle up. So where those two shingles meet there’s a hole above that tarp. Other than that good explanation and trying to do what’s best for the client.

[@workaccount-j3s]

could you just hit the area with a couple of coats of flex seal for a temporary fix?

[@l.w.f.c3291]

Are tarps like that one generally water proof? Anyone know?

[@bobbieramsey9761]

Thank you this video answered all my question