Roof Sheathing Fascia Installation

Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached.

Roof sheathing fascia installation.

We go in depth on how to install roof sheathing. Ventilate the roof according to current building codes step 3. Nail thefurring strip to the fascia board near the fascia top tight under any extending of roof decking usually absent. But if you snap it at 40 inches then the sheathing will not project over the subfascia or true fascia.

Then the thinner fascia is attached to the sub fascia. Check the nailing surface is level step 2. The drip edge will be installed 1 8 proud of away or out from the furring strip in best practice or may be installed tight against the furring strip reduces the life of the furring strip by rot. The roof s sheathing helps to keep the roof trusses or rafters properly spaced.

Starting with how to place the first row of sheathing we cover fastening methods the use of h clips stagg. Draw a full scale mockup and snap a line with fascia in kind. The sub fascia is usually a 2x6 that is ripped so that the blocking framing for the soffit 6 can fit underneath and tie into the notch in the fascia. Cover sheathing with.

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. The pitch of the roof also affects the height of the sub fascia. Then the roof sheathing gets attached and extends over the sub fascia.

When sheathing a roof the first step is to snap a line so that the first row goes on straight. Also use more nails and place them closer together to build a stronger roof. When installing roof sheathing use nails with longer nail shank larger diameter and a larger head than may be required.