
Roofing nail length - The Building Code Forum
2018年10月24日 · roofing nails, minimum 12-gage [0.105 inch (3 mm)] shank with a minimum 3/8-inch-diameter (9.5 mm) head, complying with ASTM F1667, of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and not less than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) into the roof sheathing. Where the roof sheathing is less than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) thick, the fasteners shall
Roofing code questions (before I get embarrassed asking the …
2021年8月27日 · 2018 IRC R905.2.5 Fasteners Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum or copper roofing nails, minimum 12-gage [0.105 inch] shank with a minimum 3/8-inch-diameter head, complying with ASTM F1667, of a length to penetrate through the roofing materials and not less than 3/4 inch into the roof sheathing.
Roof attachment to Brick - The Building Code Forum
2012年10月4日 · and install new, PT wooden rafters with a metal roofing system on them. The RDP is showing wood ledger strips in the upper & mid height locations for the points of bearing of the roofing rafters & bracing. These ledger strips will attach to the existing brick veneer, however, the RDP does not indicate how these
Ceiling Joists, Rafter Ties, and Collar Ties: Essential Guidelines for ...
2024年10月27日 · PLEASE REVIEW THIS FOR ACCURACY. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? Introduction In residential roof framing, correctly installed ceiling joists, rafter ties, and collar ties are essential to maintaining a building’s structural integrity. Each component serves a unique role in stabilizing the roof and...
Top three problems facing code officials today
2009年10月16日 · Some will call with every question they may have. I have respect for those that call and those that remember what was called out on their last job. It is when the same violation occurs on every job the contractor does, it shouldn't be to difficult to remember that roofing nails are not hanger nails.
Nails vs. Staples - The Building Code Forum
2010年3月30日 · structural panels. Figure R602.10.6.2 seems to indicate the use of nails, however, Table R602.3(1) allows the use of staples [ Note b ] in fastening the wood structural panels to the studs. I am looking to get some clarity on what is "actually" required to attach these osb panels to the studs in a compliant manner.
staples and shingles - The Building Code Forum
2020年9月10日 · The code used to mention staples and now they are gone and it's nails only. I work with an inspector that thinks it is too onerous to write that correction. The obvious implication is that the roof must be striped and redone. The retort that "It's code" falls flat without a reason why. I can think of several reasons that fail to impress.
Using OSB on exposed areas? - The Building Code Forum
2020年8月2日 · Maybe you have been doing it wrong for years. “2015 IBC 1507.2.6 Fasteners. ... a length to penetrate the roofing materials and a minimum of 3/4” into the roof sheathing. Where the sheathing is less than 3/4”, the nails shall penetrate through the sheathing.“
Hurricane Ties/Clips | Page 2 | The Building Code Forum
2010年6月22日 · The AHJ (You) are the one who "approves" the connector. This could be nails if they will meet your uplift requirements.Clips and straps are not the only option check out Simpsons SDWC. 400 to 600 pund uplift depending on the wood species. They work great, contractors doing exposed wood projects really like them.
Strap inspection - The Building Code Forum
2011年10月29日 · The bulge is a visual issue that I doubt would be noticable after the shingles are in place. Note if the strap were on top of the sheathing they would get in the way of the roofing nailing. The possible loss of sheathing nailing to the rafter should not be a concern unless the roof nailing was very close or unless you were in a hurricane zone.