
Roofing nail length - The Building Code Forum
Oct 24, 2018 · roofing nails, minimum 12-gage [0.105 inch (3 mm)] shank with a minimum 3/8-inch-diameter (9.5 mm) head, complying with ASTM F1667, of a length to penetrate through …
Roofing code questions (before I get embarrassed asking the …
Aug 28, 2021 · 2018 IRC R905.2.5 Fasteners Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum or copper roofing nails, minimum 12-gage [0.105 inch] shank …
Ceiling Joists, Rafter Ties, and Collar Ties: Essential Guidelines for ...
Oct 27, 2024 · Introduction In residential roof framing, correctly installed ceiling joists, rafter ties, and collar ties are essential to maintaining a building’s structural integrity.
Top three problems facing code officials today
Oct 16, 2009 · Some will call with every question they may have. I have respect for those that call and those that remember what was called out on their last job. It is when the same violation …
Nails vs. Staples - The Building Code Forum
Mar 31, 2010 · structural panels. Figure R602.10.6.2 seems to indicate the use of nails, however, Table R602.3(1) allows the use of staples [ Note b ] in fastening the wood structural panels to …
staples and shingles - The Building Code Forum
Sep 10, 2020 · The code used to mention staples and now they are gone and it's nails only. I work with an inspector that thinks it is too onerous to write that correction. The obvious implication is …
Using OSB on exposed areas? - The Building Code Forum
Aug 2, 2020 · Maybe you have been doing it wrong for years. “2015 IBC 1507.2.6 Fasteners. ... a length to penetrate the roofing materials and a minimum of 3/4” into the roof sheathing. Where …
Hurricane Ties/Clips | Page 2 | The Building Code Forum
Jun 22, 2010 · The AHJ (You) are the one who "approves" the connector. This could be nails if they will meet your uplift requirements.Clips and straps are not the only option check out …
2018 Model IRC is this handrail compliant? - The Building Code …
Feb 27, 2023 · If it is only attached with roofing nails and they lean on it they are at greater risk than if it were not there at all, because they expect it to perform. So I treat them differently. If …
Strap inspection - The Building Code Forum
Oct 29, 2011 · The bulge is a visual issue that I doubt would be noticable after the shingles are in place. Note if the strap were on top of the sheathing they would get in the way of the roofing …