Plywood Roofing Panels

Pressure treated plywood helps plywood stand up to the weather decay and insects.

Plywood roofing panels.

Begin on the left side of the roof working to the right. Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip. When used for roofing plywood panels are covered and protected by a variety. Continue adding panels until the roof is covered.

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. Work toward the ridge. Choosing plywood for the roof. The preservative process makes pressure treated plywood last long and is ideal for outdoor projects.

Choosing the right type of plywood for the roof is one of the most important construction decisions that you will have to make. It is typically made in 4 by 8 foot sheets although longer panels are available for special purposes. You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade. The silicone will spread and adhere creating a seal.

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. This material separates the roofing from the substrate provides secondary weather protection and guides drainage down the side of the roof. Plywood is made with three or more layers of thin wood glued together with the grain alternating. Tongue and groove plywood is designed so panels fit together quickly like a puzzle.

Screw the new panel in place as described. Install the first metal panel on the low end of the roof square to the eave.