Installing Roof Sheathing Clips

This process starts with nailing them into the parallel beam.

Installing roof sheathing clips.

This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas. These nails go through the base plate of the clip. And scroll down to see more details on each with installation hints and tips below.

Ventilate the roof according to current building codes step 3. Plywood clips are inserted by hand and the procedure is done in conjunction with installation of the sheathing. The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4.

Hammer in the clip to the parallel beam using 2 5 inches 6 4 cm nails. Check the nailing surface is level step 2. Cover sheathing with. 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.

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. During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.