Thread: Collar tie and roof sheating question
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Old 07-09-2007, 07:57 PM
Kenton Shepard Kenton Shepard is offline
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Re: Collar tie and roof sheating question
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Originally Posted by Richard Rushing View Post
Hello Kenton,

Actually, the primary function of an H-clip is to provide spacing (not edge support) for the decking. The spacing is designed to allow for expansion and contraction during seasonal changes.

Rich
So Rich,
Since sheathing panels are basically touching each other every 24" (at each clip) why is this effective? If spacing is the main function, it seems to me the best method is to tack a couple of 8d nail into the rafters as spaces before placing the next panel.
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