Title: Install roof sheathing.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing a Roof

Installation should include

- centering the roof sheathing on a rafter
- positioning the long dimension of the sheet perpendicular to the framing
- nailing the sheathing, according to local building code.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What safety concerns are associated with roof sheathing installation?
- What are the possible consequences of improperly nailed sheathing?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Seven (27112-13): Ceiling and Roof Framing

Module Seven (27112-13) provides an overview of ceiling and roof framing, including the components of ceiling and roof framing, the different types of roofs used in residential construction, and the use of trusses in basic roof framing. The methods for laying out rafters, erecting a gable roof, framing a basic gable end wall, and installing roof sheathing are introduced. It also provides instruction on how to estimate the amount of materials needed for a material takeoff for a roof.