Roof sheathing

Use the right tools, materials, and techniques to install a high-quality substrate for your home's roofing.

Plywood and OSB are ideal materials for roof sheathing systems, and following these simple construction steps will ensure optimal performance

Does your roof have drip edge flashing? If not, you may want to consider adding it. It protects your roof and your fascia from water damage that you were probably not even aware was occuring. I am breaking down the instructions, including tips, for DIY installing drip edging in this post! #roofing, #repairs, #renovations

When GBA readers post questions about cathedral ceiling insulation, they are often directed to a 3,800-word article from 2011 called “How to Build an Insulated Cathedral Ceiling.” While the comprehensive […]

You're 30 ft. in the air, walking on narrow framing members and handling sheets of plywood that'll catch the wind like canvas sails. You'd better know what you're doing.

Many builders have heard the phrase, “Walls should be able to dry in at least one direction.” The rule usually makes sense. If you want to install rigid foam on […]

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Two of the most favored roofing sheathing resources are OSB and plywood. Best OSB is the one you install. Call Ernie's today.

For a roof with exterior insulation on top of the sheathing, is it possible to use rockwool instead of rigid foam? I was reading here about how mineral wool, as an an air permeable insulation, was not a good choice for inside of stem walls, as air can still contact the cold stem wall surface and condense. Would the same apply to roofs, avoid air permeable insulation on top of the deck, because condensation will still happen? This is for a compact roof assembly in CZ3-coastal, zip 95060. Roof…

Building houses to better protect occupants is becoming a necessity as major storms happen more often. A Fortified Roof has sealed roof sheathing, strengthened edge protection, and additional nails in the sheathing, underlayment, and drip edge. The first course of shingles is installed over an adhered starter strip and fastened using the shingle manufacturer’s high-wind instructions. The additional measures are meant to resist water intrusion even if the roof shingles blow off.