Nail Sheathing

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

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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.