We love our tin or tile rooftops in australia.
How to install roof sheathing by yourself.
During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.
Metal roofing will not only conserve energy but many metal types can withstand the elements for many years.
The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.
A tapered piece of sheathing can be cut to fill in at the eave if necessary.
But as we see housing developments boom across the nation we see a new player in town.
When one slope is completely sheathed pop a chalk line down any slope edge as in a hip roof that needs to be cut at an angle.
This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.
How to install plywood roof sheathing for the perfect roof shingle installation.
They re ubiquitous from the sunny coasts to the red interior.