Boards used for sheathing range from those with a 4 inch face to 48 inch long plywood sheets.
Roof sheathing nailing schedule.
Cover sheathing with shingle underlayment felt to minimize roof sheathing exposure to weather unless otherwise recommended by sheathing manufacturer.
Method for maintaining a continuous load path at the roof ridge by nailing roof sheathing.
Roofing contractors are not responsible for the attachment of structural panel sheathing to underlying wood framing proper nailing is an important consider ation in the overall performance of steep slope roof assemblies particularly in high wind regions therefore i en courage you to be familiar with these new fastener schedules.
Roof and wall sheathing 8 10d every 4 6 on the seams and 8 12 in the field shingles six roofing nails or staples per shingle.
Apply adhesive along the connection between the roof sheathing and rafters in a continuous bead much like caulk around a bathtub or apply adhesive to two adjacent sides of 1 by 2 blocks 6 inches.
Roof sheathing fastening schedulea b c d e 8d common 0 131 x 2 1 2 inches or ring shank 0 135 x 2 1 2 inches except where noted for exposure b enclosed buildings roof framing spaced 24 inches o c.
The number of nails needed for a roof varies on multiple factors such as board face width length and roof truss spacing.
A structure s roof truss spacing can vary from every 12 to 24 inches.
If roof sheathing is cut and removed to achieve an air slot continuity and diaphragm action are affected.
Note holes should not remove more than half of the sheathing section note.
Tighter nail spacing is recommended 4 inches on center maximum.
Roof sheathing panel spacing hints.
Or less roof fastening zone wind main sheathing to gable overhang velocity roof end wall framingg eaves 3 second panel 123 2 3 2 3.
Tab shingles need two nails on each side of the tab drywall ceiling boards require 1 drywall screws every 6 8 while wall boards require drywall screws every 6 8 on the seams and 10 12 in the field.
Use shingle underlayment felt conforming to astm d226 type i astm d4869 type i or astm d6757 self adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet underlayment should conform to astm d1970 or check roofing manufacturer s.
Spacer type panel edge clips are available from some manufacturers.
Other exterior wall sheathing.
1 2 fiberboard sheathing b 1 galvanized roof nail 1 16 gage staple with 7 16 or 1 crown 3 edge 6 intermediate supports 35.
25 32 fiberboard sheathing b.
Nails from sheathing to ridge board roof sheathing ridge board ridge board joist or truss joist or truss roof sheathing vent holes on each side of ridge board.
Roof sheathing and the gable truss.