And if you re still wondering what roof sheathing is and what materials are typically used read on and satisfy your curiosity.
2 layers of roof sheathing.
Roof sheathing materials plywood.
It s usually a peel and stick product that adheres directly to the roof deck.
It got nailed over 2 x 12 joists 24 o c.
I think there are better ways to design an unvented roof for example by using rigid foam above the roof sheathing instead of closed cell spray foam on the underside of the roof sheathing.
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Plywood is layers of wood.
Dimensional comp shingles over 3 tab 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 more than 1 layer of roofing not recommended over 3 8 sheathing.
The first course starts with an extra 1 2 wide run.
Nailing new shingles over existing ones is less expensive and faster requiring less labor but it also means you lose the chance to assess the sheathing for signs of water damage.
I m not a fan of spray foam.
Roof deck is the roofing material that sits on top of the roof trusses.
Assuming your roofing contractor is using standard 36 wide 15 roofing felt double coverage means that each layer of felt put down across the roof laps 19 over the upper half of the previous course.
Most roof decking is made from sheets of plywood.
It s up to you.
Most building codes allow for two layers of asphalt shingles on a house so stripping off everything down to the plywood sheathing may not be your only choice.
I am replacing a roof right now built in 1982 and the 3 ply is delaminated pretty heavily.
Based on the pictures alone i don t know what to say.
Wood shakes minimum 3 4 sheathing wood shakes nail type minimum length.
So anywhere along the gable end that you can see the felt you ll see two layers.
Skinning over old sheathing does occur but i have never seen someone skin over plywood in that condition.
Comes in standard 4 by 8 foot sheets is strong.
Water shield is the next roofing layer that creates a water proof barrier where ice or water can buildup near the roof eaves.
On a 2 12 pitch roof.
Should you sandwich roof sheathing between two impermeable layers.