Insttall Plank While On Roof

Secure the plank to the jack as shown to prevent the plank from tipping over.

Insttall plank while on roof.

Repeat with other planks around outlets. Begin at the patio to exterior wall transition and work your way down toward the fascia. For many people out. Continue to cover the ceiling section with planks till you reach the last one.

Install middle jacks under planking once they are put down so you can locate the middle for added stability. Step 6 fit in the final plank. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line. Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2.

How to cut siding near the roof line. Make sure to secure a roof jack every six feet. Set another row of roof brackets and planks about every 8 ft. Immediately install a plank after installing one for each end.

The plank should overhang the jacks by about 6 inches on each side. Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1. This process helps spread the construction glue across the entire plank. Cut the soffit board planks so the ends are aligned with the center of the patio trusses.

The rigid core vinyl planks cut with a utility knife and snap right into the next plank like tongue and groove. Lay a 2 6 plank across the brackets and attach it to the brackets with screws. Continue installing planks until entire ceiling is covered image 3. Nail them to the trusses using the large gauge finish nail gun.

Nail the plank onto the ceiling joist with at least two finishing nails spaced 24 inches apart. Even my 13 year old helped see instagram story in our highlights feed. I came across this steep roof and took this video about installing the roof jacks and the board before installing the roofing materials. Up the roof or as close together as needed to make your work safe and convenient.

Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on. Be sure to stagger the butt seam joints or anywhere the end of one soffit board plank meets another. Past the end brackets. Drive a pair of 8d nails through the wood.

Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces. Make sure the 2 6 extends at least 6 in. Hold plank up to outlet to make sure cut is in proper place. Use the lower edge of the roof as a guide and install nailers end to end across the roof with the lower edge two inches from the edge of the roof.

Glue and raise the second plank so the tongue of the first fits snugly into the groove of the second. Once you ve secured the plank in place continue adding more jacks where needed.