How To Install Roof Sheeting

How to correctly install plywood or osb roof sheathing.

How to install roof sheeting.

We go in depth on how to install roof sheathing. Starting with how to place the first row of sheathing we cover fastening methods the use of h clips stagg. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas. During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.

For vaulted or cathedral roof construction provide a free ventilation path from eaves to ridge between all rafters. Metal roofing can also be significantly more expensive than pvc. Order roofing supplies by the square footage and add 10 percent more for waste. Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached.

Metal roofing resists rot is not susceptible to insect damage and is non combustible a boon in fire prone areas. One downside is that the metal sheets have a susceptibility to denting both in installation and during hailstorms. This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations. Watch this now to learn how to avoid this same pr.

Be sure to order your roofing screws at the same time as your metal roofing panels so that you ll match the colors. The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. When installing a metal roof you want to make sure you are starting square. I m halfway though sheeting the roof of my shipping container shop and already need to redo some of it.