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Composition shingle roofing system showing sheathing and hot-mopped underlayment
Composition shingle roofing system showing sheathing and hot-mopped underlayment
Composition shingle roofing system showing sheathing and hot-mopped underlayment
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Detail A - Typical truss web bracing
Detail A - Typical truss web bracing
Detail A - Typical truss web bracing
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Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing
Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing
Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing
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Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.
Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.
Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.
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Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.
Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.
Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.
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Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification
Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification
Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification
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Primary wood framing systems: walls, roof diaphragm, and floor diaphragm
Primary wood framing systems: walls, roof diaphragm, and floor diaphragm
Primary wood framing systems: walls, roof diaphragm, and floor diaphragm
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Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.
Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.
Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.
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Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.
Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.
Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.
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Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends
Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends
Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends
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Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape
Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape
Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape
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Seal the roof deck as follows: Sweep roof decking, tape seams, and cover underlayment or roofing felt as shown.
Seal the roof deck as follows: Sweep roof decking, tape seams, and cover underlayment or roofing felt as shown.
Seal the roof deck as follows: Sweep roof decking, tape seams, and cover underlayment or roofing felt as shown.
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When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.
When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.
When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.
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Wrong - Roof deck sheathing nails missed the trusses, potentially weakening the roof in high winds.
Wrong - Roof deck sheathing nails missed the trusses, potentially weakening the roof in high winds.
Wrong - Roof deck sheathing nails missed the trusses, potentially weakening the roof in high winds.
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Wrong - This tile roof was damaged by high winds.
Wrong - This tile roof was damaged by high winds.
Wrong - This tile roof was damaged by high winds.
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