This process starts with nailing them into the parallel beam.
How to install h clips on roof sheathing.
A low slope roof below 2 12 pitch at the same span is an exception however and an h clip is specified.
Ventilate the roof according to current building codes step 3.
One or two h clips will often allow a longer span between roof trusses rafters.
Keep nails 3 8 inches.
Cover sheathing with.
Grip h clips are designed to make installing roof deck sheathing easier and faster with better spacing.
Properly fasten panels including fastening and spacing hints step 4.
Once you ve spaced out where you are going to attach the clips they are ready to be attached.
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Check the nailing surface is level step 2.
H clips are also necessary for other wood panel thickness and span combinations.
These nails go through the base plate of the clip.
Nail the panels to the rafters with 8d common nails spaced 6 inches apart on the ends and 12 inches apart in the middle.
For 16 inch centered framing place the clip at the approximate middle point between each perpendicular framing member.
The h shaped fins slide over the plywood until the middle connecting section is against the plywood s edge.