How To Install Plywood Sheathing On Roof' title='How To Install Plywood Sheathing On Roof' />Installing the Roof Trusses and Sheathing. Dad came up on Friday night August 5 and Mikes sister and brother in law,Kathy and Mike Weissner, were due to arrive at 8 0. Saturday August 6to help install the roof trusses. Dad, Mike and I got up around 7 0. Wireless Network Security Key Crack Free Download here. New York importer, distributor and fabricator of natural stone products and ceramic tiles. How To Install Sheathing On A Shed Roof 10x20 Storage Units In Marysville Wa How To Install Sheathing On A Shed Roof Construction Site Tool Shed Small Outdoor. I decidedto head into town at about 7 1. I made it to the end of Turkey Hollow. Road, which is where, to my horror, I encountered the trucks carrying our trusses andthe crane needed for installation. They were EARLY The crane charged by the hour so we did not want to wait for Mike and Kathy toarrive, but it takes more than 3 people to install roof trusses. We thought we werescrewed. This Could Be the Longest Ad on Craigslist. Read It and See Us and Save BIG Plywood, OSB, Lumber, Roofing, Deck, Fence. Super Sale NOW. Open 8 until 5 Monday thru. Technical Fact Sheet No. Roof Sheathing Installation Home Builders Guide to Coastal Construction Page 2 of 3 recommended that deformed shank nails be used. Nails and staples as seen from top of roof sheathing. The plywood was probably initially nailed in place in the corners and edges and then staples were added. ZIP System products include roof sheathing, wall sheathing and flash tape. These products make up the ultimate wall and roofing system that is easy to install and. How To Install Plywood Sheathing On Roof' title='How To Install Plywood Sheathing On Roof' />Just as the crane started unloading the trusses, Mike and Kathy arrived. Thank goodness they are early birds Mike W. In fact, he may have even said, This is going to be fun. My Mike, on the other hand, looks like he is thinking,Ha Fun, huh He doesnt know what he is in for. My Mike The Foreman removed the strapping from the trusses while he explainedthe game plan to Mike W. Dad. Dad was to rig each truss to the crane and guideit into position, while Mike W. Mike manned the front wall to nail the trusses into place. Kathy W. and I were prepared to assist as needed. Dad guides the first truss into place. Mike W. stretches to grab the tow rope. The Foreman offering Mike W. Mike W. gets acquainted with the air nailer. I dont know about this, Mike,he kept saying with concern. He had never used an air nailer before. The Foreman nails the truss into place. It was VERY important that the first truss be secured properly and plumb. Kathy W. holds the ladder while the Mikes finish securing the first truss. Dad puts thelevel down and heads back to rig more trusses. Remember, the clock was ticking. Dad untangles the chain. The crane lowering another truss into place. Dad is off to the right guiding the trussto keep it from swinging wildly and damaging the building or members of the crew. There were 2. 4 trusses in all. You can tell by the Foremanssweaty shirt that it was yet another hot day in West Virginia. We are starting to wonder if it will EVER cool off Already Mike W. Kathy W. is standing by with a plank to whack The Foreman for makingshe and Mike come out to work in the awful, sticky heat Just kidding, of course. They were happy to help. That plank was actually usedto secure the trusses to each other to keep them from falling over and creating adomino effect. Initially, the Mikes were using a level to check each truss for plumband space them properly. But Mike W. came up with a brilliant idea to make spacersthe board below the one he is nailing they could use as guides. We all had a goodchuckle when Mike W. The Foreman securing a support plank. Mike W. ducks as Dad and the crane lower another truss into place. A view of the crane from the front. The Weissners watch as the crane maneuvers to get another truss. The crane operator at left lowers the crane for Dad to rig another truss. The operator was using a remote control that he carried in a purse like bag. Notice how small the pile is gettingKathy W. I took turns lifting the support planks sothe trusses could be slid into place underneath. I was doinga lot of hustling to alternate between taking my importantdocumentary photos and pitching in as needed. Dad was also responsible for unhooking the chainafter each truss was secured into place. Gads. Heres a picture of everyone working except me By this time, we all felt like pros. The Foreman guides the last truss into place. Mike W. checks to make sure it is seated properly. And Mike K. nails it to the wall The Mikes carefully look the truss over one last time. Kathy hands my Mike the level so he can do a final checkto make sure the truss is plumb. The crane being put away. My Mike called it a Transformer crane because it foldedvery neatly into a small, easily transportable apparatus. The Mikes congratulate each other on a job well done. It took just over two and a half hours. The Truss Crew poses for a photo. It is REALLY starting to look like a house now Kathy W. I went into town for ice and slurpees while the guys started to put thesheathing on the roof. Even Meg agreed that the slurpees were quite refreshing. Kathy, Dad and I handled the plywood while the Mikes worked the roof. Dad hands the Mikes a sheet of plywood. It had been a long, hot day and the Weissners had a 3 hour driveahead of them, so they had to leave around 3 0. Of course, therewas plenty of daylight left, which meant only one thing. Since Dad HATES ladders, it was my turn to join Mike on the roofDad fell 4. Can you blame him for not getting near a ladderMike and I worked the roof the next day, too. It was another hot one. Dad supplied us with plywood cutting it as necessary, nails, and the chalkline. He also had the very important job of holding the ladder as we climbedonto and off of the steeply sloping roof. Together, we managed to finish the back side of the roof. Only 3 rows remain to be done on the front side. Heres what you see from the bottom of the driveway now Mike takes advantage of the shade in the bedroom. Here you can see the 3 rows we have yet to complete. A view of the newly sheathed back side of the roof from our break area. Thats Dad, still working, wrapping up after a long, hard day. Next week, well finish the sheathing and cover it all with tar paper. We wont be shingling hopefully until things cool off.