Abstract
In recent years, steep-slope roof assemblies have been increasingly scrutinized becauase of poor performance in high winds. To ensure acceptable wind performance, it is critical roof sheathing be adequately secured to roof framing to prevent wind forces from pulling sheathing off a structure.
In recent years, steep-slope roof assemblies have been increasingly scrutinized becauase of poor performance in high winds. To ensure acceptable wind performance, it is critical roof sheathing be adequately secured to roof framing to prevent wind forces from pulling sheathing off a structure.
Date
8/2001
8/2001
Author(s)
Mark Graham
Mark Graham
Page(s)
64
64
Keyword(s)
retrofit; wood deck; APA guideline; wind performance; fastening guideline
retrofit; wood deck; APA guideline; wind performance; fastening guideline