Install Roof Sheathing and Hurricane Straps

What happens here

Once the rafter framework is complete and secure, large sheets of plywood or Oriented Strand Board (OSB) are installed over the rafters. This process, known as roof sheathing, creates a solid, continuous surface that will support the roofing materials (shingles, metal panels, etc.). Workers cut the sheets to fit, often leaving appropriate gaps for expansion, and nail or screw them securely to each rafter. The video briefly shows metal hurricane straps being used, which are critical for increasing resistance to wind uplift, especially at roof-to-wall or rafter-to-beam connections.

Goal: Cover the rafter framework with plywood/OSB sheets to create a solid roof deck and install hurricane straps for wind resistance.