After sub-fascia and rakes have been installed, the next step in continuing your roof structure of your home building is installation of the roof sheathing.  Roof sheathing should be a minimum of 9/16” or 5/8” sheathing creates a good structural roof.  Using H-clips is highly recommended in all applications.  If your rafters have been installed correctly, they should be square to the fascia on the eave and ...

This “How To” article is written for a straight line roof: Check your rafter tails with a string-line to insure a straight line for your sub-fascia   Refer to your house plans or blue print for soffit size and style   Measure to your exterior wall to make sure you have a correct dimension for soffit   Trim rafter tails, if needed.  Note:  Make sure your trim cut is a level cut   Install ...

Obviously, there are numerous specifications & instructions when setting rafters/trusses depending on the design of your roof line.  Always refer to your house plans for rafter/truss locations & specs.  Always have enough qualified installers to set rafters; 3 people up and 3 people down is a good rule of thumb to follow.  With larger rafter systems, a crane will be needed. For the sake of simplicit ...