How should the sheathing meet at the roof peak when there will be no ridge vent.
How to install roof sheathing at the peak.
Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.
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Then align a chalk line with the sheathing on the peak of the roof and trim off the tops of those sheets as well.
This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.
Install baffles providing a minimum of 1 inch of clear space between framing and or under roof decking at eaves to ensure that ceiling or roof insulation does not block ventilation paths.
We go in depth on how to install roof sheathing.
The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.
For vaulted or cathedral roof construction provide a free ventilation path from eaves to ridge between all rafters.
During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.
How to install plywood roof sheathing for the perfect roof shingle installation.
Leave a slight gap as if the sheathing was cut a little short and install the sheathing to a matching edge no gap.
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Starting with how to place the first row of sheathing we cover fastening methods the use of h clips stagg.
7 repeat the process with the opposite side of the gable roof.