The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.
Installing roof sheathing clips.
This process starts with nailing them into the parallel beam.
How to correctly install plywood or osb roof sheathing.
Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4.
These nails go through the base plate of the clip.
This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.
Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.
Plywood clips are inserted by hand and the procedure is done in conjunction with installation of the sheathing.
Check the nailing surface is level step 2.
The clips are inserted over the edges of the adjacent plywood panels to reduce deflection of the panel edges between the framing members and are most commonly used for roof sheathing.
Installation manual roof hub 81824 rev 9 18 contents zip system roof sheathing overview 5 general installation roof 13 panel orientation and edge spacing 15 taping 16 common details roof coverings 17 h clips 18 alternative details 19 ice and water membranes 30.
Cover sheathing with.
H clips provide additional stiffness between bearing points for the unsupported edges of wood panel plywood or osb roof sheathing along with the necessary 1 8 gap for expansion as shown below illustrated on a bag of simpson h clips.
And scroll down to see more details on each with installation hints and tips below.
Hammer in the clip to the parallel beam using 2 5 inches 6 4 cm nails.