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Roofing Requirements

Attic Ventilation

Roof Drainage

Inspection Required after Tear-Off Completed

Inspection Required after Completely Nailing Off Plywood

Inspection Required as Installation of Re-roofing Commences

Final Inspection of Re-roofing Procedure Required

Re-roofing in Inclement Weather Conditions

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ROOFING REQUIREMENTS

INSPECTION REQUIRED AFTER TEAR-OFF COMPLETED
  • Once old roofing materials have been removed an inspection to verify the condition of the original roof sheathing is required. This inspection shall be prior to nailing in place any new sheathing over eves and overhangs.

    Inclement Weather Conditions policy
    for the time period of October 15 to April 15.

  • Installing plywood over space sheathing, stagger joints.

  • Plywood joints to fall on the framing members (rafters or trusses).

  • Spacing of 1/8" shall be maintained between plywood sheets.

  • Solid fill needed at horizontal joints.

  • Nailing of plywood sheathing shall be accomplished by using 10d (3") nails with spacing not to exceed 6 inches o.c. on the edges, and 12 inches o.c. in the field.  No 10d shorts are allowed.  8d's are okay on rakes and tails.

 


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