Can anyone give us their definitions for “solid” and “tightly Fitted” lumber roof sheathing? These two descriptions, along with “Skip Sheathing”, are referred to in the IRC and the IBC… but there are no definitions.
Where we’re having an issue is for a reroof with asphalt shingles. Both the IRC and IBC call for asphalt shingles to be installed over solid sheathing. What does that mean? I know that lumber sheathing is acceptable… how tight does lumber sheathing have to be for it to be considered solid sheathing? How big a space can “tightly fitted” lumber sheathing have between each board before it’s considered skip sheathing?
What are your requirements for solid lumber sheathing intended to support asphalt shingles?
Where we’re having an issue is for a reroof with asphalt shingles. Both the IRC and IBC call for asphalt shingles to be installed over solid sheathing. What does that mean? I know that lumber sheathing is acceptable… how tight does lumber sheathing have to be for it to be considered solid sheathing? How big a space can “tightly fitted” lumber sheathing have between each board before it’s considered skip sheathing?
What are your requirements for solid lumber sheathing intended to support asphalt shingles?