Nailing Sheathing On Roofs With 1 Rafter

Roof sheathing and the gable truss.

Nailing sheathing on roofs with 1 rafter.

Keep a 1 8 distance between sheets on all sides to allow roof for expansion due to heat. Continue to install sheets nailing them down at 6 o c. Check the nailing surface is level. Complete the second row offset one rafter width from the first then move onto the third row and so on until the last.

The critical fasteners occur at the gable framing member not necessarily at the edge of the sheathing. Anyway i did the roof but i think i ll stick with osb sheathing there aren t any voids that i have ever found and it seems to be stronger than 1 2 inch plywood unless you buy 5 8 or 3 4 inch stuff. Just stick a few nails between sheets when you line them up. Tighter nail spacing is recommended 4 inches on center maximum.

The number of nails needed for a roof varies on multiple factors such as board face width length and roof truss spacing. Method for maintaining a continuous load path at the roof ridge by nailing roof sheathing. Ventilate the roof according to current building codes. Install shingles according to manufacturer recommendations step 1.

Always check for a level nailing surface. On the edges and 12 o c. Since this sheathing material does not provide a diaphragm at the plane of the roof other means of bracing the roof against horizontal loads must be employed. Nailing accuracy is crucial along this member.

Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4. But the canadian stuff is the best. Boards used for sheathing range from those with a 4 inch face to 48 inch long plywood sheets. Raise the sheathing 1 8 inch above the previous row and nail it into place.

Cover sheathing with shingle underlayment felt.