Roof Sheathing Fascia Installation

We go in depth on how to install roof sheathing.

Roof sheathing fascia installation. When sheathing a roof the first step is to snap a line so that the first row goes on straight. When installing roof sheathing use nails with longer nail shank larger diameter and a larger head than may be required. The lower edge of a roof should extend beyond the fascia board by about 3 4 inch so that runoff drains into the gutters. And scroll down to see more details on each with installation hints and tips below.

Starting with how to place the first row of sheathing we cover fastening methods the use of h clips stagg. 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. Check the nailing surface is level step 2. 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.

Nail thefurring strip to the fascia board near the fascia top tight under any extending of roof decking usually absent. Cover sheathing with. Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached. If this slight overhang is too short water will drip behind the gutters leading to rotted roof sheathing and fascia stained siding and even soil erosion and a flooded basement.

Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4. Draw a full scale mockup and snap a line with fascia in kind. Ventilate the roof according to current building codes step 3. Then the roof sheathing gets attached and extends over the sub fascia.

The roof s sheathing helps to keep the roof trusses or rafters properly spaced. Then the thinner fascia is attached to the sub fascia. Also use more nails and place them closer together to build a stronger roof.