The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.
How to sheet a roof.
The last course at the top may need to be rip cut if the roof is not in 4 foot increments.
Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.
Then align a chalk line.
It is important here that the sheathing at the eave line be exactly perpendicular to the rafters so that the sheets will meet at the centers of the rafters.
The roof made out of galvanized steel sheet is a low budget easy to install option and serves as long as any other roofing material.
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Begin applying the sheets from the bottom of the roof the eaves and work your way up to the ridge.
During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.
Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.
In this article we discuss the material specification and installation guide of the sheets ridges flashing and gutter of the galvanized steel sheet roofing.
If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch.