Installing Roof Decking and Avoiding Overdriven Nails
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What happens here
Install the roof decking (sheathing) over the rafters, ensuring the rough side faces upward for better traction during installation of roofing materials. Use a circular saw to cut any necessary sheathing pieces to size. Securely nail down the sheathing to the rafters, taking care not to overdrive the nails. Overdriving nails can compromise the sheathing's integrity and lead to failure.
Goal: Cover the rafter framework with roof decking without damage.
Tools and materials
- Circular Saw Makita — Cutting sheathing panels
- Hammer — Demonstrating overdriven nails
- Nail Gun — Nailing down the sheathing
- Roof Decking — The base layer of the roof