Replacing Damaged Roof Sheathing

What to do about roof sheathing when re roofing.

Replacing damaged roof sheathing.

Step 3 remove the roof sheathing. Now that they have taken care of the decking your roofers will add in the rest. Plus replacing all shingles on sections of the roof think 10 by 10 foot areas. How to repair a damaged roof step 1.

Hold each piece tight against the sheathing above and below and flush with the stud. After cleaning the debris and reframing the roof lay down a base sheathing. Start by stapling the. Step 2 accessing the roof sheathing.

In this video i show how to replace rotten plywood on your roof without breaking your back. Replacing damaged or decayed sheathing re nailing your roof sheathing to increase its resistance to being lifted off in a hurricane adding secondary water protection as outlined below and applying a high quality underlayment to make your house safer. Attach each nailer by driving 16d nails or 3 inch deck screws every 12 inches or so. Gain access to the attic to inspect the plywood or.

To get a handle on this problem and stop it from spreading replace rotted roof decking as soon as possible. Take optional additional measures. Depending on your roof s unique circumstances your roofers may choose to. How to replace roof sheathing tear off methods.

Where you cut alongside a stud cut 2x4 nailers several inches longer than the opening s height. Rafters made from solid wood withstand damage from moisture better than sheathing does but if any rafters. All at relatively little extra cost. Moderate repairs are likely fixing and or sealing fixtures on the roof and replacing shingles and flashing around these objects.

Locate the rotted roof decking. Asphalt shingles cost roughly 500 to 1 000 to replace or repair 10 by 10 square feet section. If your home is. Step 1 marking the work area.

I am using a 7 16 osb sheathing that i got from lowe s. When installing shingles make sure the nails are embedded securely into the felt and sheathing. Step 4 the new roof sheathing. How to replace roof sheathing.