Underground roof with a tarp
DavidKing2017
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Is it a good idea to use tarp as the material for underground roof?
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David,
No.
-- Martin Holladay
David,
Tarps degrade rapidly. Underground roofs require a heavy rubberized membrane like EPDM or a heavy peel-and-stick product or a pond liner -- and sometimes they require multiple layers of these heavy-duty membranes. They also require careful planning for drainage (using dimple mats, crushed stone, and perforated pipes.)
What are you building that requires an underground roof?
-- Martin Holladay