The typical thickness range for sheathing is 3 8 to 3 4 inch.
Roof board sheathing.
Shown to withstand delamination deterioration warping and jobsite damage more effectively than other roofing membrane substrates such as paper faced gypsum board fiber board and perlite insulation.
Benefits of densdeck roof board include.
It adds proven performance and durability to new homes room additions and renovations.
Dens solutions are industry trusted high performing fiberglass mat gypsum panels suitable for your wall roof ceiling and floor projects.
Sheathing should be a minimum of 19 32 inch thick.
Roof sheathing comes in grid marked 4 by 8 foot sheets and should be installed perpendicular to the frame.
If your home was built prior to 1970 there is a good chance it will have board sheathing.
Roof sheathing basics the skeleton of a roof is formed with rafters or trusses generally spaced 16 inches or 24 inches apart from the center of one rafter to the center of the next.
To stabilize the rafters support the roofing material and hold the entire roof together roof sheathing is installed.
Densdeck roof boards have also been tested within roofing systems for sound isolation.
For more roofing facts and information please see our seattle area roofing faq.
The greatest risks to roofs aren t always seen.
Learn how adding a densdeck prime or densdeck stormx prime roof board to your roof assembly can help thwart the common damage inflicted by water wind fire puncture and more.
Never attach roof sheathing with staples.
When the roofing.
Advantech sheathing 5 8 cat ps2 10 osb sheathing application as 4 x 8.
8d ring shank nails should be used instead.
Zip system sheathing and tape provides a water resistant durable underlayment for many finished roof coverings including metal tile and asphalt shingles fiberglass shingles and cedar shingles.
Plywood sheathing is ideal for residential and light plywood sheathing is ideal for residential and light construction and every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance.