How To Replace Sheathing Connecting Clip On Roof

Put the new roof sheathing in place making sure it fits snugly and rests on the rafters.

How to replace sheathing connecting clip on roof.

Nail it in place by putting one nail every 6 inches making sure the head of the nail is flush with the wood. Hammer down any large nails that are exposed by the removal. This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations. 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. Slide the sheet one rafter width over the end of the roof so the edge is centered on the next rafter offset one rafter spacing from the first piece of installed sheathing from the row below. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas. This video is about how to pass your roof sheathing inspection sometimes installing the roofing materials is the easiest thing in the roofing process it to.

Start from the top of the roof and remove the old shingles along with the flashing underlayment and vents. H clips provide additional stiffness between bearing points for the unsupported edges of wood panel plywood or osb roof sheathing along with the necessary 1 8 gap for expansion as shown below illustrated on a bag of simpson h clips. Install a layer of roofing insulation as recommended by the roofing manufacturer.