Plywood Roof Sheathing Overhang

Things needed tape measure chalk line circular saw 4 foot by 8 foot sheets of 3 4 inch plywood or osb framing nailer.

Plywood roof sheathing overhang.

It also holds roofing nails well. Choose an exterior c d grade. As a quick primer in plywood each side is rated from a to d. Comes in standard 4 by 8 foot sheets is strong durable and relatively light.

Check the nailing surface is level step 2. At exposed roof overhangs the sheathing must be rated for exposure to the weather. Every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance. It is an excellent choice for light frame wall and roof assemblies in weather protected applications.

Draw a full scale mockup and snap a line with fascia in kind to figure out for the sheathing snap line swing the square over to the pitch of the roof in this case it is a. Ventilate the roof according to current building codes step 3. This indicates the truss tails. Cover sheathing with.

A is smooth and knot free while d the lowest quality has missing knots and cracks. The everyday sheathing used on the body of a roof is not rated for weather exposure so when exposed eaves and or rakes occur at the perimeter a different more expensive weather rated grade of plywood or osb must be used. Plywood sheathing delivers outstanding stiffness strength and versatility. Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4.

Plywood particle board or wafer board roof sheathing is most commonly used being low in cost and easy to apply. Then we re going to use a scrap of 2x4 to space off the square and strike a line there. And scroll down to see more details on each with installation hints and tips below.