Truss Sheathing 24 1 2 Roof 5 8

7 16 is adequate but you dont want to have to many people or shingles in one spot.

Truss sheathing 24 1 2 roof 5 8. 1 2 vs 5 8 roof sheathing that amazing i dont know of one builder here in minnesota that uses 5 8 for roof decking most use 7 16 osb and have seen a few who use 3 8 cdx. My cabin trusses will be 24 oc and i will use either 1 2 or 5 8 osb sheathing and a standing seam metal roof. Never attach roof sheathing with staples. For rafters spaced 20 or more inches apart 1 2 or 5 8 inch plywood is recommended.

So for 2000 sf enough to sheet the roof we will be doing i ll pay 05 x 2000 or about 100. Didn t have enough pedigree to argue with the se so built as he called for mad. My builder had already used 1 2 on a very small section and i decided in all fairness to let him keep that section. 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 pound per square foot 0 0479 kn m 2.

Floor and roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of section 2304 7. He has started sheathing now with 5 8 and i. At intermediate supports fasten panels 12 inches on center. I am just now getting back on to see all of the responses.

1 2 cdx is 46 per sf. I did look back at the plans and there was a section that did spec 5 8 plywood instead of 1 2. We go in depth on how to install roof sheathing. In high wind areas more fasteners may be required.

Roof will be fully vented. Applies to panels 24 inches or wider. Fasten panels with a minimum of 8d common 0 131 inch by 2 1 2 inch nails spaced a maximum of 6 inches on center at supported panel ends and edges. I pushed for the 5 8.

The most common rafter spacing is 24 inches and 5 8 inch plywood is recommended for that. Starting with how to place the first row of sheathing we cover fastening methods the use of h clips stagg. 8d ring shank nails should be used instead. Argued for 16 oc edge block the 5 8 sheathing.

Tim just got a quote for a frame package today. Roof sheathing comes in grid marked 4 by 8 foot sheets and should be installed perpendicular to the frame. The plans i am building specifically call out 1 2 and 5 8 cdx for walls and roof. Is 1 2 osb okay for a standing seam roof and other roofing materials or is 5 8 preferred.

Ya but it was a snow load long span a 5or 6 to 1 thatch thing a mob. Sheathing should be a minimum of 19 32 inch thick. I don t know what osb costs we never use it. 3 8 is insane walking truss to truss.

5 8 cdx is 51 per sf.