Insttall Plank While On Roof

Continue to cover the ceiling section with planks till you reach the last one.

Insttall plank while on roof.

Cut the soffit board planks so the ends are aligned with the center of the patio trusses. Past the end brackets. Once you ve secured the plank in place continue adding more jacks where needed. Install middle jacks under planking once they are put down so you can locate the middle for added stability.

Begin at the patio to exterior wall transition and work your way down toward the fascia. The rigid core vinyl planks cut with a utility knife and snap right into the next plank like tongue and groove. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line. Secure the plank to the jack as shown to prevent the plank from tipping over.

Set another row of roof brackets and planks about every 8 ft. Immediately install a plank after installing one for each end. Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2. Drive a pair of 8d nails through the wood.

Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1. This process helps spread the construction glue across the entire plank. Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces. Make sure to secure a roof jack every six feet.

I feel kind of silly when i keep saying they were so easy to install but they really were. But not more than 12 in. Up the roof or as close together as needed to make your work safe and convenient. Nail the plank onto the ceiling joist with at least two finishing nails spaced 24 inches apart.

I came across this steep roof and took this video about installing the roof jacks and the board before installing the roofing materials. How to cut siding near the roof line. Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on. Make sure the 2 6 extends at least 6 in.

Continue installing planks until entire ceiling is covered image 3. Glue and raise the second plank so the tongue of the first fits snugly into the groove of the second. Be sure to stagger the butt seam joints or anywhere the end of one soffit board plank meets another. Lay a 2 6 plank across the brackets and attach it to the brackets with screws.

Even my 13 year old helped see instagram story in our highlights feed. Hold plank up to outlet to make sure cut is in proper place. For many people out. Slip whichever size board usually a 2x8 inch or 2x10 inch will fit snugly into the jacks.

Nail them to the trusses using the large gauge finish nail gun. Repeat with other planks around outlets.