Plywood Overhang Roof

Draw a full scale mockup and snap a line with fascia in kind to figure out for the sheathing snap line swing the square over to the pitch of the roof in this case it is a.

Plywood overhang roof. Too much overhang and the shingles could blow off in high winds. Loads will vary with the pitch of the roof. The size of the roof overhang you choose depends largely on the style of your shed s roof. Then we re going to use a scrap of 2x4 to space off the square and strike a line there.

Check the nailing surface is level step 2. The edge of the shingles should hang over a roof between an inch and an inch and a half or between a half inch and three quarters of an inch if drip edge flashing is installed. Cover sheathing with. Things needed tape measure chalk line circular saw 4 foot by 8 foot sheets of 3 4 inch plywood or osb framing nailer.

Too little can allow water to seep into rake or fascia boards. Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4. Ventilate the roof according to current building codes step 3. Plywood sheathing delivers outstanding rigidity strength and versatility and is an excellent choice for light frame wall and roof assemblies in weather protected applications.

More product details close. Because this style of a shed has a flat roof it can facilitate a wider overhang which is ideal for storage. Most roofs will be sheathed in plywood at least 3 8 inch thick. And scroll down to see more details on each with installation hints and tips below.