Ventilate the roof according to current building codes step 3.
Installing roof sheathing clips.
Plywood clips are inserted by hand and the procedure is done in conjunction with installation of the sheathing.
The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.
The clips are inserted over the edges of the adjacent plywood panels to reduce deflection of the panel edges between the framing members and are most commonly used for roof sheathing.
During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.
Check the nailing surface is level step 2.
These nails go through the base plate of the clip.
Installation manual roof hub 81824 rev 9 18 contents zip system roof sheathing overview 5 general installation roof 13 panel orientation and edge spacing 15 taping 16 common details roof coverings 17 h clips 18 alternative details 19 ice and water membranes 30.
And scroll down to see more details on each with installation hints and tips below.
Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4.
Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.
How to correctly install plywood or osb roof sheathing.
Cover sheathing with.
Hammer in the clip to the parallel beam using 2 5 inches 6 4 cm nails.
This process starts with nailing them into the parallel beam.