Plywood Roof Sheathing Clips

Keeps panels even for a level structural plane.

Plywood roof sheathing clips.

Severe weather 1 2 in common southern yellow pine plywood sheathing application as 4 x 8. Position plywood clips onto the top or upper horizontal edge of the installed plywood panels between each rafter. Some older h clips do not provide a built in gap. Use the same size sheathing clip as the panel thickness.

Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association. Made from 20 gauge steel. Grip h clips are designed to make installing roof sheathing faster with better spacing. Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association.

Plywood h clip 15 32 1 2 roof sheathing for faster safer no hassle roofing grip h clip 250 bag. During a hurricane the strength of the sheathing on the roof can greatly impact the homes ability to weather the storm. With warped plywood and a one man operation using scrap 2x4 blocks and deck screws can save time. 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.

Install the next row of plywood into position by. 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. Quick installation no nails required. Keep these tips in mind when roofing in hurricane areas.

The connection between the roof sheathing and the structure is a vulnerable point that is known to fail during a hurricane. Galvanized g90 for extra corrosion resistance. Shop all simpson strong tie here. This video shows how some roofs fail under heavy winds in uplift situations.

How to use plywood clips step 1. Install a full horizontal row of plywood sheathing following standard practices. Not always required but a good idea.