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How to sheet a roof.
This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.
It is important here that the sheathing at the eave line be exactly perpendicular to the rafters so that the sheets will meet at the centers of the rafters.
Then align a chalk line.
Snap a chalk line along the overhanging sheets along each side of the roof aligned with the edge of the last rafter and trim off the excess sheathing with a circular saw.
The last course at the top may need to be rip cut if the roof is not in 4 foot increments.
During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.
If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch.
I m halfway though sheeting the roof of my shipping container shop and already need to redo some of it.
In this article we discuss the material specification and installation guide of the sheets ridges flashing and gutter of the galvanized steel sheet roofing.
Begin applying the sheets from the bottom of the roof the eaves and work your way up to the ridge.
The roof made out of galvanized steel sheet is a low budget easy to install option and serves as long as any other roofing material.
Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing.