Roof Sheathing H Clips

Some older h clips do not provide a built in gap.

Roof sheathing h clips.

Simpson strong tie panel sheathing clips are used to brace unsupported sheathing edges and provide a 1 8 gap to address shrinkage and expansion of roof sheathing. Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association. Never attach roof sheathing with staples. Roof sheathing panel spacing hints.

Quick installation no nails required. Panel sheathing clips are used to brace unsupported panel edges when sheathing meets edge to edge without a rafter for support. Space between plywood panels as recommended by the american plywood association. Spacer type panel edge clips are available from some manufacturers.

Keeps panels even for a level structural plane. Panel sheathing clips are used to brace unsupported panel edges when sheathing meets edge to edge without a rafter for support. H clips also called panel edge clips are small steel devices that fit snugly between wood panels in order to provide them with edge support. Keeps panels even for a level structural plane.

Their size should match the thickness of the panels to which they are attached. Prime line hurricane board up clips fits 1 2 in. They are often used with roof sheathing to keep it from feeling spongy or soft at its edges. Thick plywood stamped steel unfinished for brick wood stucco pack of 50 mp5099 usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks.

Grip h clips are designed to make installing roof sheathing faster with better spacing. Not always required but a good idea. The typical thickness range for sheathing is 3 8 to 3 4 inch. H clips provide additional stiffness between bearing points for the unsupported edges of wood panel plywood or osb roof sheathing along with the necessary 1 8 gap for expansion as shown below illustrated on a bag of simpson h clips.

Getting all the clips to work in the wind and rain with on. Reduce frustration of clips falling off or spearing edge of sheet full length expansion bar gives you superior alignment and perfect expansion gap our plywood h clips will not poke holes in the underlayment a problem with some metal roofing clips. Roof sheathing comes in grid marked 4 by 8 foot sheets and should be installed perpendicular to the frame. 8d ring shank nails should be used instead.

Quick installation no nails required.