The shed is 8x12' using 2x4 stud walls with a simple A frame roof. Should I use 3/8's, 5/8's or 3/4 inch ply? Also tounge and grove or clips?
2006-09-01 04:05:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
7/16 no thinner my hubby is a roofer.....he says it can be as thick as you want it to be but no thinner then 7/16
he said you always use clips on a roof
20 years experience
2006-09-01 06:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by bllnickie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The floor should be 3/4" thick. I would use advantech instead of plywood. If you are going to put siding on the shed you can use 1/2" plywood for the walls. Another option is 5/8 t1-11. The roof should be 1/2 or 5/8 plywood.
2016-03-17 06:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rafter spacing has the MOST to do with it. Assuming it is on 24" centers like alot of roof framing, you could use 1/2" plywood with H clips or 5/8 without.
If you are using OSB, then it would be 15/32 or 19/32.
I use clips on ANY size OSB. Clips are not necessary on 5/8 or up plywood.
2006-09-01 16:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by Frust Parent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having seen two roofers go through thin sheathing I suggest you use no less than 1/2 inch plywood and stay away from all those composite boards.Clips are always a good idea but tongue and groove would be better albeit harder to install on rafters and much more dangerous to install.
2006-09-01 15:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by windyy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-03 07:16:50 · answer #5 · answered by Santiago 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3/8 is fine and is probably what you have on your house roof. the 2 by 4's are what support the roof for snow etc. not the plywood
2006-09-01 05:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used 3/8 ths and clips, but we also covered that with asphalt shingles. We live in SoCal so snow is not an issue. If you are building in an area with significant snowfall, you should check your building codes so that you satisfy the specific snow-load rating for your area. We used the specifications outlined in the book below.
2006-09-01 06:00:56 · answer #7 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didn't mention rafters. if they are 24" on center use 3/4 or 5/8. if they are 16"o.c. 5/8 or 1/2.
2006-09-01 08:37:51 · answer #8 · answered by dennis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3/8 or 5/8 should be fine.
2006-09-01 04:11:28 · answer #9 · answered by Head Banger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one foot
2006-09-01 04:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋