I live in my parents house ....my father passed away 12 years ago.....my mother moved out to care for a man she has been dating for the last past 6 years when he got diagnosed with cancer. I do not have the financial capacity to fix our leaking roof, nor do i feel comfortable with reaching out to her when she is elderly and financially stretched at this point in time. Thank you for doing this video even though you are a car guy because i am basically a 38 year old widow with 3 children and i literally did not know what to do about the leak until watching this. I have had to learn how to do a lot of things myself caring for this massive old house, so i have learned how to use a drill and things. I am pretty sure i can handle this before the next big storm comes tomorrow night. Its been the 3rd wettest year on record in my area (near Philadelphia) and....the seriousness of this is that i have been doing a bedroom renovation and currently have my entire room in the family room, new mattress and my entire closet included and this is where the leak is.....i am panicking so.....now i know what to do! Thank you so much for leaving this up considering this was put out 6 years ago! You are such a hero to me and my family right now! Thank you. Best wishes.
It's good your putting forth the effort but your tarp needs to be under the shingles otherwise it's just going to get water under the tarp and leak anyway and I definitely wouldn't recommend screws either.
Thank you for posting. I watched your 7 minute video before hopping up on our roof to tarp in front of one of the 3 rain storms we get/year in Southern California. It was well spent time! 😀
I definitely had a migraine not knowing what to do until I've seen this video thank you so much brother I really thought I had to call a professional but now I can just go to home depot and take care of this on my own so I appreciate brother... And props demonstrating this in the rain that definitely helped me a lot
I like the idea of rolling the tarp around the 1by. Last week..I went from the other side of the roof about a foot. I hadn't thought about enclosing the 1by..but on a dry day before removing the fasteners.. I plan to mark where the screws are. Also probably a good idea to mark with contrasting color. Maybe a waterproof chalk. I don't know what to use yet. I have already picked up a 18 dollar gallon of sealer. I was planning to seal the holes. Of course, the less screws the better. I may have been better to use flex seal. Idk btw I have a 🎸/🎹 channel with close to 1k videos.. often I'm at my workbench outside and filming. Thank you for this video. Carpe Diem. Seize the day. .
IMHO. I would start at the bottom. And put the next tarp above the first tarp and layer and overlap over the lower tarp. Keep repeating until you get to the top and over the peak. Thus, water will run down each tarp cascading onto the next until off the roof at the eves.
It may cause new leaks later down the road but it's just a temporary fix. Eventually you have to repair it when it's not raining. I recommend replacing the plywood underneath since it is going to be wet. After that, install the new shingles on. Worked for me because the cost would be higher if it gets in the walls or develops mold. Money is tight right now so DIY is on the rise.
@@block_the_spot just use some silicone or roofing tar that all comes in a caulking tube, the tar is black so not too visible as well the silicone is not very visible if at all, no need to "heep" it , just feel the holes and watch out it can get.messy quick so use a red no drip caulking gun from Lowes and keep a rag with you at all times and probablycocer the tip in between filling holes...cant believe they do not talk about this but these guys may just leave it which can comprise the roof and cause tons more damage in the future :/
My mom's roof, shingles are missing & damaged. Any Suggestions? I plan to put up heavy duty tarps. The ceiling needs repair, sheetrock work. Ouch!! Please help!!!
unfortunately, this is only a temporary repair. It's best to replace damaged roofing material once you have a batch of clear weather to do the job correctly
This was nine months ago..but a thought is to get one the tools made that looks like a modified flat blade shovel from home depot or the like. That will make removing the troubled area easier. Studying up on safety..will be a good idea. I am not a roofer, but I do my best to be safe.
I would assume that depends on the UV and weather degredation of the tarp material. Some areas of the country they last a long time, others the sun and wind wear them out quick.
When I did this, the tarp acted as a seal against the roof between the wood. You could also use an asphalt sealant or a silicone based one to seal the tarp to the roof if you're replacing the shingles as part of the repair.
Pull the cap. Then cut a hole in the tarp to fit. Duct tape and then paracord the edge of tarp on to the pipe (up the pipe a few inches). Reinstall cap.
Just remember that the tarps and the seal against the roof isn't a long-term solution, and may require you to do it a few times along the way to keep it sealed up. You might also look through the comments, there's been a bunch of good suggestions on how to improve the sealing against the roof.
I live in my parents house ....my father passed away 12 years ago.....my mother moved out to care for a man she has been dating for the last past 6 years when he got diagnosed with cancer. I do not have the financial capacity to fix our leaking roof, nor do i feel comfortable with reaching out to her when she is elderly and financially stretched at this point in time. Thank you for doing this video even though you are a car guy because i am basically a 38 year old widow with 3 children and i literally did not know what to do about the leak until watching this. I have had to learn how to do a lot of things myself caring for this massive old house, so i have learned how to use a drill and things. I am pretty sure i can handle this before the next big storm comes tomorrow night. Its been the 3rd wettest year on record in my area (near Philadelphia) and....the seriousness of this is that i have been doing a bedroom renovation and currently have my entire room in the family room, new mattress and my entire closet included and this is where the leak is.....i am panicking so.....now i know what to do! Thank you so much for leaving this up considering this was put out 6 years ago! You are such a hero to me and my family right now! Thank you. Best wishes.
Best of luck to you. - read the comments for more tips from professionals in the industry!
It's good your putting forth the effort but your tarp needs to be under the shingles otherwise it's just going to get water under the tarp and leak anyway and I definitely wouldn't recommend screws either.
Thank you for posting.
I watched your 7 minute video before hopping up on our roof to tarp in front of one of the 3 rain storms we get/year in Southern California.
It was well spent time! 😀
Glad it helped!
I definitely had a migraine not knowing what to do until I've seen this video thank you so much brother I really thought I had to call a professional but now I can just go to home depot and take care of this on my own so I appreciate brother... And props demonstrating this in the rain that definitely helped me a lot
Glad it helped!!!
@@ThrottleGrotto you should cover all the roof thats a very good idea and you don't have to replace the roof every 20 years
Thank you for taking the time to make this video
Ive been using sand bags to hold down tarp lol. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!! mY TENANTS WILL BE GRATEFUL LOL THANKS AGAIN
Shouldn’t you have tucked the tarp under higher shingles to avoid rain from getting under the tarp, then screwed the 1x3 down?
There's many ways I'm sure to do this as a temporary repair, and that's a great tip - thanks for adding it!
Thank you.
have a few things I do. Ill pass it along in the comments.. Ill be
on the roof today.
I like the idea of rolling the tarp around the 1by. Last week..I went from the other side of the roof about a foot. I hadn't thought about enclosing the 1by..but on a dry day before removing the fasteners.. I plan to mark where the screws are. Also probably a good idea to mark with contrasting color. Maybe a waterproof chalk. I don't know what to use yet. I have already picked up a 18 dollar gallon of sealer. I was planning to seal the holes. Of course, the less screws the better. I may have been better to use flex seal. Idk
btw I have a 🎸/🎹 channel with close to 1k videos.. often I'm at my workbench outside and filming. Thank you for this video. Carpe Diem. Seize the day.
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Thanks for the video...I love when it rains, not when my roof starts leaking water :( This will help until I get it fixed permately.
Glad it helped!
Thank you!!! This helps out a lot!
Thank you!😊
Thanks so much. Great job. Helped me out a lot.
Glad it helped!
IMHO.
I would start at the bottom. And put the next tarp above the first tarp and layer and overlap over the lower tarp. Keep repeating until you get to the top and over the peak. Thus, water will run down each tarp cascading onto the next until off the roof at the eves.
Great idea
Uses his truck bed because his latter dosent reach the roof... Love it!!! Thumbs up!
Thanks! I bought a longer ladder since then!😁
Maybe notch the btm.board about every 6" to 10" inches along the bottom board to let water drain
Wouldn’t screwing that in, cause more problems?
a little caulk will help solve that problem. It's a temporary fix, regardless.
It may cause new leaks later down the road but it's just a temporary fix. Eventually you have to repair it when it's not raining. I recommend replacing the plywood underneath since it is going to be wet. After that, install the new shingles on. Worked for me because the cost would be higher if it gets in the walls or develops mold. Money is tight right now so DIY is on the rise.
Thank you soo much or tjis video.
What about the screw holes you put in your shingles?? And aren't you supposed to tarp over the eve so water don't run under tarp??
in my experience, the tarp acts as a seal, provided it's tightly screwed to the roof. It is, however, a temporary solution.
After i remove the screws, wood and tarp, how do I seal those nail holes so they don't leak?!?!?! HALPPPP
@@block_the_spot A good heaping shot of 30 year plus RTV sealant in each hole should suffice.
@@block_the_spot just use some silicone or roofing tar that all comes in a caulking tube, the tar is black so not too visible as well the silicone is not very visible if at all, no need to "heep" it , just feel the holes and watch out it can get.messy quick so use a red no drip caulking gun from Lowes and keep a rag with you at all times and probablycocer the tip in between filling holes...cant believe they do not talk about this but these guys may just leave it which can comprise the roof and cause tons more damage in the future :/
blockthespot tar it with some good quality roof tar, but you’re gonna want to get the whole area repaired ASAP
My mom's roof, shingles are missing & damaged. Any Suggestions? I plan to put up heavy duty tarps. The ceiling needs repair, sheetrock work. Ouch!! Please help!!!
unfortunately, this is only a temporary repair. It's best to replace damaged roofing material once you have a batch of clear weather to do the job correctly
This was nine months ago..but a thought is to get one the tools made that looks like a modified flat blade shovel from home depot or the like. That will make removing the troubled area easier.
Studying up on safety..will be a good idea. I am not a roofer, but I do my best to be safe.
thanks!!
how long will this last ? how long can you leave this up before roof repair?
I would assume that depends on the UV and weather degredation of the tarp material. Some areas of the country they last a long time, others the sun and wind wear them out quick.
Thanks. But doesn't the water above just drain down the roof and under the top of the tarp?
When I did this, the tarp acted as a seal against the roof between the wood. You could also use an asphalt sealant or a silicone based one to seal the tarp to the roof if you're replacing the shingles as part of the repair.
Could I use a staple gun instead?
You could, it might not be as durable
I got a leaky roof right now and I was going to do it that way but then you're just putting more holes in your roof.
How do you go around a Wirley or a flue?
1weird Doe good question. That's where my leak is. Hurricane coming. Bad news.
@@cmetube best to use flashing in that case. hope things went ok in the hurricane
Pull the cap. Then cut a hole in the tarp to fit. Duct tape and then paracord the edge of tarp on to the pipe (up the pipe a few inches). Reinstall cap.
How is water not gunna get under that top bar as it runs down the roof slope?
the tarp rolled around the wood acts as a seal. Definitely a temporary solution, but it worked well for me until proper repairs could be made.
Ah gotcha, would it be better to put the top bar at an angle so the water could run down the side
@@beachboardfan9544 that's not a bad idea. If your tarp is long enough, you could even go over the peak and attach it on the other slope.
@@beachboardfan9544 I would be more concerned if the board went over shingles at an angle that there would be gaps between board and shingles.
Or you out of your mind your putting screw holes in your tarps and now you're in double jeopardy man come on you kidding right!!!!
Rain Sucks
Ok. This is why you should always consult a pro before all DYI projects. So do that and then delete this vidoe from your mind.
either start over top of roof on other side then down over leaky are or just try at bottom. In the middle ? BAD move brah
I recommend Woodprix to every beginner and not only.
For me not temperary... permanent.
I will never have money for new roof
Just remember that the tarps and the seal against the roof isn't a long-term solution, and may require you to do it a few times along the way to keep it sealed up. You might also look through the comments, there's been a bunch of good suggestions on how to improve the sealing against the roof.
I hate liberty Mutual
the emu is sad to hear that
thanks! but, "everyone has a garage," really? 🥴
sorry you found it offending, I ad-libbed this episode in the rain and nobody had said anything about it up to this point.