How To Remove A Roof To The Sheathing

The first two are effective though often cost prohibitive.

How to remove a roof to the sheathing.

When sheathing is exposed to moisture frequently there is always a chance it will decay or develop wood rot. Removing mold growth from roof sheathing. Mold remediation contractors use a variety of techniques to address attic mold growth including dry ice blasting hand sanding and encapsulation. Cut ice and water barrier to about 8 ft.

These thin sheets of wood absorb moisture when exposed to it through excess condensation or a roof leak. Pry the edge of the sheathing from the roof rafters while standing on an adjacent sheet. Lengths remove the backing and adhere the sticky side to the roof sheathing along eave edges. When removing a damaged section center the cuts over the rafters so you can nail the new sheathing to the rafters.

Step 4 the new roof sheathing. Move the pry bar down the rafter to remove the nails if you can t pull the sheathing up by hand after. When you are done the rafters of the home will be exposed. Overlap ends at least 6 in.

I am using a 7 16 osb sheathing that i got from lowe s. Rotted plywood is identifiable by sinking areas of the roof or visible leaks. Although the plywood typically lasts longer than most shingles and roof coverings leaks can cause them to rot. All roofs have a layer of plywood sheathing underneath them which provides a base for the shingle attachment.

Code usually calls for it to project at least 2 ft. Remove the wood from the roof using the longer pry bar to assist you. Use the tape measure to measure the area for the new roof. In this video i show how to replace rotten plywood on your roof without breaking your back.

Up the roof past the exterior walls so you may need two rows on homes with wide soffits. Also keep an eye out for loose roof sheathing that needs renailing. The roof sheathing you are replacing needs to be sized to fit the open area. Most roof decking also called sheathing is plywood or oriented strand board osb.

Be sure to use new sheathing that s the same thickness as the old. This job required removing the lowest course of sheathing on the roof.