Plywood Roof Sheathing Clips

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.

Plywood roof sheathing clips.

Install the next row of plywood into position by. Made from 20 gauge steel. With warped plywood and a one man operation using scrap 2x4 blocks and deck screws can save time. Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association.

Some older h clips do not provide a built in gap. Getting all the clips to work in the wind and rain with on. This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations. The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane.

Quick installation no nails required. Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association. 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. Not always required but a good idea.

Plywood h clip 15 32 1 2 roof sheathing for faster safer no hassle roofing grip h clip 250 bag. Reduce frustration of clips falling off or spearing edge of sheet full length expansion bar gives you superior alignment and perfect expansion gap our plywood h clips will not poke holes in the underlayment a problem with some metal roofing clips. Grip h clips are designed to make installing roof sheathing faster with better spacing. Use the same size sheathing clip as the panel thickness.

During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm. Severe weather 1 2 in common southern yellow pine plywood sheathing application as 4 x 8. How to use plywood clips step 1. Keeps panels even for a level structural plane.

Install a full horizontal row of plywood sheathing following standard practices. Shop all simpson strong tie here. Galvanized g90 for extra corrosion resistance.