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Title: Proper Installation for APA Rated Sheathing for Roof Applications
Author: APA, 2004
File: Free Builder Tips, PDF 102 KB, 2 pages
Audience: Written for builders, designers, and homeowners with some prior knowledge of roof construction.

Review
Short guide to correctly installing roof sheathing to minimize problems.

Issues covered include:

• check for level nailing surface
• roof ventilation issues
• panel fastening issues
• shingle underlayment
• installing shingles

Detail drawing include:

• diagram of the various layers of a typical roof
• section of attic venting with baffles in place

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