If up slope is a peak placing the barrier over the peak of the roof will ensure that water does not get under it.
How to temporarily cover a leaking spot in roof.
Of rope for each corner of your home.
Drive nails into the edges to hold it tightly in place.
If you have roof cement apply a small drop to the tops of each nail head to prevent new leaks from forming.
Create an anchor board by rolling the tarp s peak end with a 2 x 4 inch board and nailing the tarp to your board with your 3 inch nails.
The key is to get to a point up slope from the leak where water can t get under your barrier.
The most popular item used to cover a roof is a tarp.
Stretch the tarp out over the roof so that it covers the leaking area until it s taut.
Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak.
Came out to the shop this morning to find a fresh water leak.
Do not nail or staple the tarp directly to the roof materials as this can create further leaks.
If the distance from the roof to the ground is 20ft then you would need to use 40ft.
Just putting something over the spot where you think the leak is probably won t stop the leak.
If available select a rope that will withstand various weather and is strong for securing your roof cover.