During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.
Putting on the plywood roof on a shed.
This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.
First cut your rafter boards to size using a circular saw to make sure they fit your roof.
The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.
But first things first i know you are keen to start installing roof shingles if you are building a shed from scratch make sure the shed frame is square and level before you begin your roof construction.
Make a birdsmouth notch at the end of each rafter to help it fit into place.
It determines how long your roof will last and how well it will protect the contents of your home.
To build a shed roof you ll need rafter boards plywood gusset plates plywood sheathing felt roofing paper and shingles.
Shingling a shed and want some tips.
How to install roof sheathing.
Watch and see how easy it is.
Shed roof plywood thickness.
Choosing the right type of plywood for the roof is one of the most important construction decisions that you will have to make.
Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached.
The roof s sheathing helps to keep the roof trusses or rafters properly spaced.
Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.
Both osb and plywood for the roof have been approved for use so it may come down to what you feel most comfortable using.
Once all beams are in place cover with 12 mm 1 2 exterior grade plywood sheathing.
Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.