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
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
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.
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. 😢
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?
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).
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
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
@@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.
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?
@@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
@@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 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
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.
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.
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
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
I appreciate the real life example
Be safe & God Bless
thanks
He'll yeah man ty
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.
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
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?
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. 😢
WTF!
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?
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).
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
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.
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?
@@DarkGhostHacker go watch grand roofing inc he just did a video on it
@@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?
@@DarkGhostHacker those nails are meant to keep water out if nailed properly
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
Hey there, is the almost flat roof shingles or is it a different type of roof?
@@DigitalRoofingInnovations it's shingles.
@@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.
Wish you lived in Southern Calif.
Well thank you!
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?
Great question. Is this an asphalt shingle or a metal roof?
@@DigitalRoofingInnovations shingle.
@@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
@@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
@@Carpaintry_of_God Glad to hear it!
Won't the nails cause leaks?
Not in the short term. You will be replacing the roof soon after tarping.
@@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
Who's here from hurricane ida
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Where's Angie?
Sorry I couldn't watch as UA-cam kept playing absolutely disgusting ear wax ads. Please complain to them
Well, that's just strange!
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.
Wrong
Where is your video that shows us how it is done?
@@DigitalRoofingInnovations love this reply
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.