A strong resilient roof is a home s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather.
H clips roof sheathing spacing.
Use the same size panel edge clip as the panel thickness.
Some older h clips do not provide a built in gap.
Without this full gap sheathing can expand under moist conditions and you can end up with.
However it is not a requirement.
Help prevent sheathing warping our clips leave a precise 1 8 gap created from a full width spacer bar.
One h clip shall be placed between abutting panels at a location midway between each pair of trusses rafters or joists.
Some manufacturers may require a space at the time of installation.
Not always required but a good idea.
However two 2 equally spaced h clips are required between supports when spaced 48 inches on center.
Use a 10d box nail to gauge 1 8 inch spacing between panels.
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 clips are inserted over the edges of the adjacent plywood panels to reduce deflection of the panel edges between the framing members and are most commonly used for roof sheathing.
H clips for roof sheathing grip h clips are designed to make installing roof sheathing faster with better spacing.
Zip system roof assembly combines our revolutionary integrated sheathing and flashing tape or liquid flashing to provide a sealed roof for protection against moisture intrusion during construction or if high winds strip the roof covering away.
Reduce frustration of clips falling off or spearing edge of sheet full length expansion bar gives you superior alignment and perfect expansion gap.
Spacer type panel edge clips may also be used for roof sheathing applications.
H clips must fit snugly.