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Nail in 1У" from edge |
maximum spacing on edges — 9 nails |
1/з" space between sheets. (Increase spacing if sheathing is exposed to moisture.) |
12" maximum spacing in field — 5 nails |
space |
Joist rafter or stud |
Sheathing |
tOO^- |
Уз" space |
У2" from edge of sheathing to nail (No closer to edge than 3/8".) |
Sheathing |
Mark stud/joist/rafter spacing on the sheathing and then align the framing component with the mark before nailing. This ensures straight, evenly spaced framing. |