How To Nail Roof Sheathing

This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.

How to nail roof sheathing.

Sheathing should be a minimum of 19 32 inch thick. A structure s roof truss spacing can vary from every 12 to 24 inches. Use a 10d box 0 128 inch by 3 inch nail as a spacer to gauge 1 8 inch edge and end spacing between panels. Nail this sheathing into place with a framing nailer.

I ll be using 3 8 plywood sheathing on 2x8s with 16 centers. Roof sheathing panel spacing hints. Boards used for sheathing range from those with a 4 inch face to 48 inch long plywood sheets. The problem exists because nail sizes and spacing used to attach the sheathing to the roof s structural members rafters or trusses do not provide enough strength to keep the sheathing on.

For sub floor sheathing 16 o c use a min of 5 8 t g plywood or 3 4 t g osb. I m adding a deck with roof to the side of my house. The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.

I read something that said the sheathing should be nailed on with 8d nails where i was planning to use 1 1 2 ringed plywood nails. The typical thickness range for sheathing is 3 8 to 3 4 inch. Never attach roof sheathing with staples. Spacer type panel edge clips are available from some manufacturers.

Roof sheathing can be nailed or stapled. Additional 3 nails or staples into the sub fascia and ridge blocking in between the trusses. 8d ring shank nails should be used instead. Roof sheathing comes in grid marked 4 by 8 foot sheets and should be installed perpendicular to the frame.

The number of nails needed for a roof varies on multiple factors such as board face width length and roof truss spacing.