How to secure a tarp to conservatory roof

ian103

yes, jusy not so common - here's a link (try a local builders merchants - not a diy shed - travis / jewson / burdens / eh smith and many more)

http://buildingmaterials.co.uk/Polythene.html

Martyn_H

Try using weather proof tape:

http://www.sylglas.com/products/aluminiumtape.htm

You should be able to buy it in most DIY stores.

cyclonebri1

You were right in your 1st post, you need a tarp, forget polythene in any guage, it biodegrades so quickly that it will leak before you fix the roof.

Don't staple into the plastic, the rust stains will be difficult/impossible to remove

PeteW

I was told that tarps aren't quite waterproof and will let some water through?

Martyn_H

The waterproof tape has saved my bacon a couple of times, even on damp surfaces.

cyclonebri1

Pete I just reread your earlier post and didn't realise the roof was pretty much flat.

Revised view, still use a tarp, but underlay with a lighter gauge poly sheet 500g should do. I bought a tarp of 5 x 3 mtrs earlier this year as a temp canopy for a project, less than a tenner from ebay.

If the is going to take a while to get round to fixing permanently I would be inclined to fix battens over the covering with S/S screws, tape or tie downs wont likely see the weather out.

muckybutt

For a tarp supplier I can recommend bradshaws from York http://www.tarpaulinsdirect.co.uk/TarpaulinsSite/pages/home/default.asp
We have used a few of their tarps, they are extremely good quality and waterproof.

southcoastrgi

AnyWeather wrote: »

Go purchase 1 10square roll of grace roofing underlayment about 130.00$ 1 small box of cap nails about5.00$ apply to roof like felt paper. will last at least 6 months .will out last any tarp and will not blow off in high winds. good luck with your roofing project.

Did anyone understand a word he said ?

Oh & reported as that tinned stuff

societys_child

There you go . . . just need some * grace roofing underlayment*

whatever that is . . .

southcoastrgi

Did anyone understand a word he said ?

Not me but I'm off to see what exchange rate I can get on dollars:rotfl:

southcoastrgi

societys_child wrote: »

I'm off to see what exchange rate I can get on dollars:rotfl:

I've just checked you get 3 rolls of underlayment to the pound.