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Popular
Roof Materials
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This article covers the positive and negative features of the following
roofing materials.
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Comp
Shingles
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Sheathing
thickness
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3/8"
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1/2"
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5/8"
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3/4"
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3-Tab comp
shingles (Bare sheathing)
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1"
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1"
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1"
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1"
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| Dimensional
comp shingles (Bare sheathing)
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1"
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1-1/4"
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1-1/4"
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1-1/4"
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| 3-Tab
comp shingles over 3 Tab comp shingles
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1-1/4"
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1-1/4"
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1-1/4"
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1-1/2"
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| Dimensional
comp shingles over 3 Tab
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1-1/4"
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1-1/2"
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1-1/2"
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1-1/2"
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*More than 1 layer of roofing not recommended over
3/8" Sheathing
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Wood shake or wood shingles minimum 3/4 " sheathing
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Wood Shakes
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Nail
Type
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Minimum
Length
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18"
Straight Split
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5d
Box
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1-3/4"
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18"
and 24" Handsplit and Resawn
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6d
Box
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2"
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24"
Tapersplit
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5d
Box
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1-3/4"
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18"
and 24" Tapersawn
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6d
Box
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2"
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Wood shake or wood shingles minimum 3/4 " sheathing
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Wood
Shingles
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Nail
Type
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Minimum
Length
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18"
Straight Split
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3d
Box
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1-1/4"
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18"
and 24" Handsplit and Resawn
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4d
Box
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1-1/2"
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Disclaimer
The above nail sizes are recommendations only. Consult your local
building department for specific nailing applications.
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