How To Install Roof Decking

Unfortunately many homeowners who have a flat deck roof have to deal with frequent leaks.

How to install roof decking.

Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line. This instructional video covers how to store space and fasten osb oriented strand board roof sheathing including radiant barrier roof sheathing. Fitting the roofing sheets you can see in this image that you need to make a few cuts otherwise the plywood sheets won t fit into place properly. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations. For vaulted or cathedral roof construction provide a free ventilation path from eaves to ridge between all rafters. During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm. Install baffles providing a minimum of 1 inch of clear space between framing and or under roof decking at eaves to ensure that ceiling or roof insulation does not block ventilation paths.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas. On average 300 sq ft. The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.

This is usually because low quality leak prone decking materials such as epdm rubber are used often in an effort to save money. One of our readers rune eriksen sent us photos of his design for a home built deck drainage system and we were impressed enough to check it out.