Roof Decking Clips

Panel sheathing clips are used to brace unsupported panel edges when sheathing meets edge to edge without a rafter for support.

Roof decking clips.

Spacer type panel edge clips are available from some manufacturers. Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association. Quick installation no nails required keeps panels even for a level structural plane provides the 1 8 in. Edge clip requirements depend on the relationship of the panel span rating to the actual distance between roof framing.

Plywood clips are inserted by hand and the procedure is done in conjunction with installation of the sheathing. See attached span rating table. 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. 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.

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. A strong resilient roof is a home s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather. Help prevent sheathing warping our clips leave a precise 1 8 gap created from a full width spacer bar without this full gap sheathing can expand under moist conditions and you can end up with the sheathing. I m halfway though sheeting the roof of my shipping container shop and already need to redo some of it.

Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association. Quick installation no nails required keeps panels even for a level structural plane provides the 1 8 in. Some older h clips do not provide a built in gap. Watch this now to learn how to avoid this same pr.

Roof sheathing panel spacing hints. Not always required but a good idea. Help prevent roof leaks many tile roofs have a polymer underlayment our clips work very well with the polymer underlayment. Use a 10d box 0 128 inch by 3 inch nail as a spacer to gauge 1 8 inch edge and end spacing between panels.