Install New Roof Sheathing

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Install new roof sheathing. I m going a reroof in two weeks time where we are removing all the old roof covering and the old sheathing delaminated and rotted 3 8 plywood and replacing it with new 5 8 t g plywood. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas. I pulled in and thought cool new roof. This indicates the truss tails extending past the walls.

Walking on the roof it felt and looked good. But can he simply install new plywood over the old. Did the whole house its all good major remodel in 2005. Starting with how to place the first row of sheathing we cover fastening methods the use of h clips stagg.

Because the plywood roof sheathing under the shingles has become brittle and weak he plans to install new plywood as well as new shingles. During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm. So i get to this house built in 1960. The roof s sheathing helps to keep the roof trusses or rafters properly spaced.

Then we re going to use a scrap of 2x4 to space off the square and strike a line there. The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. To figure out for the sheathing snap line swing the square over to the pitch of the roof in this case it is a six pitch and strike a line right there. How to install roof sheathing.

We go in depth on how to install roof sheathing. Fasten roof sheathing panels properly fasten panels with a minimum of 8d common 0 131 inch by 2 1 2 inch nails spaced a maximum of 6 inches on center at supported panel ends and edges. I m halfway though sheeting the roof of my shipping container shop and already need to redo some of it. Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached.

When installing a new roof over an old one avoid a wavy looking job by reducing the height of the first two courses to establish a flat surface. Watch this now to learn how to avoid this same pr. Roofing nails for roofovers or whatever length is necessary to reach the sheathing.