Plywood Roofing Panels

Begin on the left side of the roof working to the right.

Plywood roofing panels.

Metal roofing is also available in the form of. Overlap the edge of the roof by 1 inch. Given that the edges may swell with exposure to moisture you may prefer to use these larger panels to minimize the number of edges along the roof. When used for roofing plywood panels are covered and protected by a variety.

Continue adding panels until the roof is covered. Plywood is made with three or more layers of thin wood glued together with the grain alternating. To secure it measure it roll it out over the plywood cut it to the dimensions of the roof with a roofing or utility knife and finally hammer it securely to the plywood with 1 2 inch roofing nails. This material separates the roofing from the substrate provides secondary weather protection and guides drainage down the side of the roof.

Screw the new panel in place as described. Tongue and groove plywood is designed so panels fit together quickly like a puzzle. Work toward the ridge. Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip.

Secure the metal panel to the deck by drilling 1 1 2 inch galvanized metal screws through the peak of the rib in 12 inch to 16 inch intervals. Install the first metal panel on the low end of the roof square to the eave. Pressure treated plywood helps plywood stand up to the weather decay and insects. Choosing plywood for the roof.

The preservative process makes pressure treated plywood last long and is ideal for outdoor projects. You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade.