Gaps Between Roof Sheathing

Spacer type panel edge clips are available from some manufacturers.

Gaps between roof sheathing. However it is considered good practice to leave a 1 8 gap between sheets and that is also recommended by apa but it is not required. Edge clip requirements depend on the relationship of the panel span rating to the actual distance between roof framing. Or if you are perfect with your rainwater control such as when you use a fully adhered membrane think roof membrane standing up applied to a wall. Unless you provide a small gap between the exterior face of the osb and the back surface of the foam sheathing to provide for some hygric redistribution.

Gaps that were initially present may have closed due to normal moisture related expansion. So you re talking about you re going to reroof and you have a gap between the wall sheathing and the roof sheathing. And i was advised that that gap should be protected by a home inspector. Roof sheathing is a lot more than just flat panels onto which shingles are attached.

If the flatness of sheathing or flooring panels is acceptable apa would generally recommend that any finish flooring siding or roofing be installed as planned regardless of whether gaps are present. Now wait a minute. Aligned with the end of the rafter tails and allowing a 1 8 inch gap between the first and second sheet for. Use a 10d box 0 128 inch by 3 inch nail as a spacer to gauge 1 8 inch edge and end spacing between panels.

But where the wall sheathing meets the roof sheathing there is a gap of approximately 1 8 of an inch. Roof sheathing panel spacing hints. 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 pound per square foot 0 0479 kn m 2.