Roof Sheathing Peak

Preparing the peak capping a roof is the last thing done during a roofing project.

Roof sheathing peak.

Carefully work your way up to the peak of the roof. Nails size 8b should be installed every 6 inches on edges and every 12 inches in the center area. I have seen two thoughts. Install sheathing perpendicular to roof trusses one slope at a time.

Then align a chalk line. Leave a slight gap as if the sheathing was cut a little short and install the sheathing to a matching edge no gap. Check for alignment and end support as you go. How should the sheathing meet at the roof peak when there will be no ridge vent.

Snap a chalk line along the overhanging sheets along each side of the roof aligned with the edge of the last rafter and trim off the excess sheathing with a circular saw. Start the sheathing at the eaves and work your way up to 1 inch from the peak. For safety temporarily nail a 2 x 4 toe board horizontally across the lower panel of sheathing to brace yourself against as you add the second and subsequent courses of sheathing.