Insttall Plank While On Roof

Past the end brackets.

Insttall plank while on roof.

Lay a 2 6 plank across the brackets and attach it to the brackets with screws. But not more than 12 in. Set another row of roof brackets and planks about every 8 ft. How to cut siding near the roof line.

Hold plank up to outlet to make sure cut is in proper place. Repeat with other planks around outlets. Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2. Up the roof or as close together as needed to make your work safe and convenient.

Immediately install a plank after installing one for each end. Continue installing planks until entire ceiling is covered image 3. The plank should overhang the jacks by about 6 inches on each side. This process helps spread the construction glue across the entire plank.

Make sure to secure a roof jack every six feet. Slip whichever size board usually a 2x8 inch or 2x10 inch will fit snugly into the jacks. Nail them to the trusses using the large gauge finish nail gun. Be sure to stagger the butt seam joints or anywhere the end of one soffit board plank meets another.

Nail the plank onto the ceiling joist with at least two finishing nails spaced 24 inches apart. Install middle jacks under planking once they are put down so you can locate the middle for added stability. Glue and raise the second plank so the tongue of the first fits snugly into the groove of the second. Cut the soffit board planks so the ends are aligned with the center of the patio trusses.

The rigid core vinyl planks cut with a utility knife and snap right into the next plank like tongue and groove. Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on. I came across this steep roof and took this video about installing the roof jacks and the board before installing the roofing materials. Make sure the 2 6 extends at least 6 in.

Begin at the patio to exterior wall transition and work your way down toward the fascia. Once you ve secured the plank in place continue adding more jacks where needed. Continue to cover the ceiling section with planks till you reach the last one. Step 6 fit in the final plank.

Drive a pair of 8d nails through the wood. For many people out. I feel kind of silly when i keep saying they were so easy to install but they really were. Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1.

Secure the plank to the jack as shown to prevent the plank from tipping over. Even my 13 year old helped see instagram story in our highlights feed.