Thread: Suggestions needed on inexpensive way to roof our haunt

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$4 tarps from Big Lots! Or even black plastic sheeting (comes in huge rolls and is very cheap)

If you could put up something like fish netting taut across the top, then any plastic you'd put on top of it would be supported and I'd think that would probably solve the sagging problem if your roof was on an angle to allow for drainage. American Science and Surplus has some listed that came from the Army that's 10 ft x 5 ft with 3/4 in squares for $17.50. Not sure you would need something that small of square but use it as a reference point.

I've also seen lattice panels used for the same purpose in haunts to help support an overlying plastic. I would guess that would be a more expensive route to go though.

Talk to your local roofers and general contractors. Not only will they be able to advise you on your local conditions, but they might even lend you stuff for free, in return for a public thank-you.

Oh, more about contractors ... they're putting up more homes in my subdivision, and at one house they are building, the dumpster has a fully-built staircase, , pink foam, something flappy (could be tarps or drop cloths, didn't really look), lots of framing material, etc. So, in addition to calling or visiting a job site, go dumpster diving in new subdivisions for your stuff. I'm sure they'll be happy to give you stuff so they do't have to pay to have it carted away.

I'd need something SNOW proof....