Plywood Roof Sheathing Clips

Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association.

Plywood roof sheathing clips.

H clips provide additional stiffness between bearing points for the unsupported edges of wood panel plywood or osb roof sheathing along with the necessary 1 8 gap for expansion as shown below illustrated on a bag of simpson h clips. Install a full horizontal row of plywood sheathing following standard practices. Severe weather 1 2 in common southern yellow pine plywood sheathing application as 4 x 8. During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm.

Panel sheathing clips are used to brace unsupported panel edges when sheathing meets edge to edge without a rafter for support. Getting all the clips to work in the wind and rain with on. Keeps panels even for a level structural plane. Simpson strong tie panel sheathing clips are used to brace unsupported sheathing edges and provide a 1 8 gap to address shrinkage and expansion of roof sheathing.

The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. Grip h clips are designed to make installing roof sheathing faster with better spacing. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas. Galvanized g90 for extra corrosion resistance.

With warped plywood and a one man operation using scrap 2x4 blocks and deck screws can save time. How to use plywood clips step 1. Install the next row of plywood into position by. Plywood h clip 15 32 1 2 roof sheathing for faster safer no hassle roofing grip h clip 250 bag.

Made from 20 gauge steel. Position plywood clips onto the top or upper horizontal edge of the installed plywood panels between each rafter. This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations. Reduce frustration of clips falling off or spearing edge of sheet full length expansion bar gives you superior alignment and perfect expansion gap our plywood h clips will not poke holes in the underlayment a problem with some metal roofing clips.

Shop all simpson strong tie here. Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association. Some older h clips do not provide a built in gap.