Insttall Plank While On Roof

Glue and raise the second plank so the tongue of the first fits snugly into the groove of the second.

Insttall plank while on roof.

Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces. The plank should overhang the jacks by about 6 inches on each side. Set another row of roof brackets and planks about every 8 ft. Nail the plank onto the ceiling joist with at least two finishing nails spaced 24 inches apart.

How to cut siding near the roof line. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line. Secure the plank to the jack as shown to prevent the plank from tipping over. This process helps spread the construction glue across the entire plank.

For many people out. I came across this steep roof and took this video about installing the roof jacks and the board before installing the roofing materials. Slip whichever size board usually a 2x8 inch or 2x10 inch will fit snugly into the jacks. Continue to cover the ceiling section with planks till you reach the last one.

Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on. Past the end brackets. Begin at the patio to exterior wall transition and work your way down toward the fascia. Hold plank up to outlet to make sure cut is in proper place.

Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2. Nail them to the trusses using the large gauge finish nail gun. Cut the soffit board planks so the ends are aligned with the center of the patio trusses. Immediately install a plank after installing one for each end.

Lay a 2 6 plank across the brackets and attach it to the brackets with screws. Use the lower edge of the roof as a guide and install nailers end to end across the roof with the lower edge two inches from the edge of the roof. Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1. Even my 13 year old helped see instagram story in our highlights feed.

Step 6 fit in the final plank. Make sure the 2 6 extends at least 6 in. The rigid core vinyl planks cut with a utility knife and snap right into the next plank like tongue and groove. I feel kind of silly when i keep saying they were so easy to install but they really were.

Make sure to secure a roof jack every six feet. Install middle jacks under planking once they are put down so you can locate the middle for added stability. Be sure to stagger the butt seam joints or anywhere the end of one soffit board plank meets another. Once you ve secured the plank in place continue adding more jacks where needed.

Drive a pair of 8d nails through the wood. Continue installing planks until entire ceiling is covered image 3.