Lynell
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2006 IRC Sheathing next to peak of roof is it a min. of 24 inches?
I believe that the code section is there to prevent one from using strips less than 24" (nom) to cover the entire roof. (I have a copula with a hip roof. It violates that code section - the copula roof is not 24" from peak down.)mtlogcabin said:TABLE R503.2.1.1(1)If it is not 24 inches then it would not meet the prescriptive requirements of the IRC
Lynell said:2006 IRC Sheathing next to peak of roof is it a min. of 24 inches?
This is not what Lynell is referring too. Lynell is referring to "how tall" is the top strip required to be. This section of the code refers to the width.mtlogcabin said:TABLE R503.2.1.1(1)ALLOWABLE SPANS AND LOADS FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS FOR ROOF
AND SUBFLOOR SHEATHING AND COMBINATION SUBFLOOR UNDERLAYMENTa, b, c
c. Applies to panels 24 inches or wider.
If it is not 24 inches then it would not meet the prescriptive requirements of the IRC
No. It is okay to have a strip less than 24" tall.TimNY said:Just so I have this clear in my head..Would this be a scenario where the builder started laying sheathing at the eaves and when he got to the peak had to rip a strip to 12" wide to finish up? Tim
This is where the width needs to be a minimum of 24"TimNY said:Where a contractor starts laying at one rake, and when he gets to the other rake needs to rip a 16" wide strip to finish?Thanks,
Tim
Uplift issues???? I thought this is what collar ties or ridge straps are for!peach said:If you use a ripped sheet of Plywood or OSB (especially at the ridge, eave or edges), you'll want to block between the rafters (or trusses), so you have a nailing surface for the sheathing... or you could have uplift issues.Depends on how you propose to piece it in...