Step 15B Install Roof Sheathing continued
Step 16 Install Front Soffit
1.
Gather (2) two 7" wide soffit panels. Install first panel flush with lower end of 2x3 and against
siding. Install with 1-1/2" exterior screws . Cut upper panel to fit.
2.
Install (2) two 42-3/8" long 2x3s between the roof sheathing and the 7" soffit panels. Install
with 1-1/2" exterior screws on soffit and 6d common through roof sheathing. Set these boards
flush with soffit panels. The roof sheathing will extend 3/4" past the 2x3s to allow for trim.
Front Gable
Nail with
6d Common
7" Wide Soffit Panels
42-3/8" Long 2x3
Sheathing Projects 3/4"
Upper Roof Sheathing
42-3/8" Long 2x3
3.
Repeat on other side.
Sheets should meet at center of trusses when installed
48" x 72"
48" x 48"
48" x 82-3/4"
36-1/2" x 48"
36-1/2" x 72"
1x4-6'
1x4 - 6'
36-1/2" x
34-3/4"
5.
Trim off any sheathing that extends over the rear gable trim.
36-1/2" x 48"
4.
From 4x8 sheets of OSB cut to the sizes indicated with an * below. Repeat for opposite side.
