Install New Roof Sheathing

So i get to this house built in 1960.

Install new roof sheathing.

Then we re going to use a scrap of 2x4 to space off the square and strike a line there. Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached. This indicates the truss tails extending past the walls. During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.

This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations. 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. First thing i notice is the plywood sheathing is delaminating everywhere. How to install roof sheathing.

Did the whole house its all good major remodel in 2005. I pulled in and thought cool new roof. Because the plywood roof sheathing under the shingles has become brittle and weak he plans to install new plywood as well as new shingles. The roof s sheathing helps to keep the roof trusses or rafters properly spaced.

The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. Roofing nails for roofovers or whatever length is necessary to reach the sheathing. Starting with how to place the first row of sheathing we cover fastening methods the use of h clips stagg. Watch this now to learn how to avoid this same pr.

But can he simply install new plywood over the old. 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. So we saved the attic for last. I m halfway though sheeting the roof of my shipping container shop and already need to redo some of it.

We go in depth on how to install roof sheathing. Walking on the roof it felt and looked good. 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.