Install New Roof Sheathing

We go in depth on how to install roof sheathing.

Install new roof sheathing.

Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas. 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. I pulled in and thought cool new roof. But can he simply install new plywood over the old.

During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm. Starting with how to place the first row of sheathing we cover fastening methods the use of h clips stagg. First thing i notice is the plywood sheathing is delaminating everywhere. So i get to this house built in 1960.

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. 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.

Did the whole house its all good major remodel in 2005. 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. 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. Its not like it.

Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached. The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. Walking on the roof it felt and looked good. This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.

Because the plywood roof sheathing under the shingles has become brittle and weak he plans to install new plywood as well as new shingles. Watch this now to learn how to avoid this same pr. Roofing nails for roofovers or whatever length is necessary to reach the sheathing.