Install New Roof Sheathing

But can he simply install new plywood over the old.

Install new roof sheathing.

How to install roof sheathing. I pulled in and thought cool new roof. Did the whole house its all good major remodel in 2005. So we saved the attic for last.

The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm. 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. Roofing nails for roofovers or whatever length is necessary to reach the sheathing.

So i get to this house built in 1960. This indicates the truss tails extending past the walls. This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.

Its not like it. Walking on the roof it felt and looked good. 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. I m halfway though sheeting the roof of my shipping container shop and already need to redo some of it.

The roof s sheathing helps to keep the roof trusses or rafters properly spaced. Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached. Because the plywood roof sheathing under the shingles has become brittle and weak he plans to install new plywood as well as new shingles. Then we re going to use a scrap of 2x4 to space off the square and strike a line there.

First thing i notice is the plywood sheathing is delaminating everywhere. We go in depth on 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.