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How to fix a tarp on a roof?

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Before knowing how to attach a tarpaulin to a roof; it is essential to choose your tarpaulin well in order to have optimal protection and easy installation. Find out everything you need to know about how to attach a tarp to a roof quickly and easily with the right accessories! 

Choosing the right fabric cover

What type of roof cover?


Looking for a tarpaulin for your roof? DIRECT TARPAULINS directs you to the tarpaulin that will meet your needs.  


  • The French-made 680G TO roofing tarpaulin is one of the thickest on the market. This tarpaulin roof is completely waterproof, anti-UV treated, rot-proof that will accompany you for 10 to 15 long years depending on your use. The 680G XP roof cover is offered with the fireproof option according to the M2 standard or not. 

It will meet the professional quality you expect.

If you want to know more about fireproofing, we advise you to read our article Principles and usefulness of a fireproof tarpaulin.


  • The 250G TO tarpaulin is thinner, but it will also meet the professional quality you are looking for. Quality 3 years, this cover is 100% waterproof and anti-UV treated; it will protect your roof safely! 



Think also of the custom-made roofing tarp…


Once you have determined your type of tarpaulin and the right dimensions in your pocket, you must now choose your roofing tarpaulin according to these criteria. BÂCHES DIRECT offers a wide choice of lint sheets.


It is sometimes possible that your roof has a size, a shape that does not match the standard roof covers. Do not panic, as a manufacturer, DIRECT TARPAULINS we make the PVC tarpaulin that will be perfectly adapted to your needs. Do not wait, make your request and receive your free quote within 24 hours!

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Fix your tarpaulin roof with ease

How to take the right dimensions of your roof?


In order to have optimal protection, you need to calculate the exact dimensions of your roof. If you have a flat roof; nothing could be simpler just do Length x Width where you will get your surface in m². 


On the other hand, if your roof has one or two sides, it will be necessary to realize the famous theorem of Pythagoras:

Slope length² = Roof height (from base to edge)² + horizontal width².

Let =  (roof height² + roof width²) 

Once the length of the slope is determined, you just have to go back to the basic formula; Length x Width. If your roof has two sides, do not forget to multiply your result by 2.

If your roof is more complex, we advise you to use a carpenter to have your exact dimensions.



How to fix a tarp cover?


First, attaching a tarp to your roof is not without risk; do your installation if the situation is urgent and if you have the necessary physical abilities. Make sure the weather is right; no risk of rain or strong wind, this is your safety. Be also accompanied by a person to avoid all risks!


Once these conditions are met, we give you some advice on installing your tarp on your roof to prevent tearing of the eyelets or tearing of the canvas with optimal protection:

The tarpaulin must be well stretched and inclined, therefore, of good size to avoid the wind and pockets of water.

The use of a 9mm sandow is recommended to have a durable resistance.

Beyond 40m², we advise you to nail battens on the tarp, or to pass steel cables above and below to strengthen its support.

If you want to take a 250G HQ tarpaulin that does not have the possibility to be made to measure, and your dimensions do not correspond to the standard sizes; you have the possibility to overlap your tarpaulins on each other.

Fixing accessories

Repair your roof cover

In some cases, your tarpaulin for your roof may have to tear, have small cracks. Your first thought would be to buy another one.

At BACHES DIRECT, we offer repair accessories designed exclusively for all types of roofing tarpaulin


  • The transparent adhesive for pool cover in HDPE and PVC is a professional quality product with a strong adhesion resistant to UVs. To use it, clean the damaged surface and put the adhesive on it with the desired length. It is recommended to make a double-sided collage of the tarpaulin to have a double strength.
  • The repair kit for PVC tarpaulin contains 1m² of PVC tarpaulin in all available colors (gray, white, ivory, blue, green) and a neoprene glue tube. The use is very simple; simply stick the cover on your crack and voila! The grip is immediate; give a complete seal to your tarpaulin!
REPAIR ACCESSORIES
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