Plywood Roof Sheathing Overhang

Plywood sheathing delivers outstanding stiffness strength and versatility.

Plywood roof sheathing overhang.

It adds proven performance and durability to new homes room additions and renovations. Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4. This indicates the truss tails. Choose an exterior c d grade.

It also holds roofing nails well. Cover sheathing with. Ventilate the roof according to current building codes step 3. Comes in standard 4 by 8 foot sheets is strong durable and relatively light.

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. As a quick primer in plywood each side is rated from a to d. The common grade of plywood for roof sheathing is cdx. A is smooth and knot free while d the lowest quality has missing knots and cracks.

And scroll down to see more details on each with installation hints and tips below. Thickness will range from 3 8 to 3 4 inch depending upon local code. 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. At exposed roof overhangs the sheathing must be rated for exposure to the weather.

It is an excellent choice for light frame wall and roof assemblies in weather protected applications. Every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance. Plywood particle board or wafer board roof sheathing is most commonly used being low in cost and easy to apply.