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ARMY ROOFING
MY ROOF DECK HAS
BOARDS, IS PLYWOOD
SHEATHING NECESSARY?
The short answer; yes. A boarded roof deck is
often very aged and in poor condition. They
have been subject to many years of weathering,
expansion and contraction, extreme tempera-
tures, and often poor ventilation. They split
when nailing into them, affecting the integrity
of your roof and any warranties involved. Years
of warping can make them bumpy and uneven
with deep cracks and holes. A fresh coat of
plywood ensures all the nails have the backing
they need to be fully secured to your roof deck.
It also provides a clean and flat working surface
which helps with the installation process and,
most importantly, the overall look of your roof.
Also, many contractors won’t warranty a roof
without plywood sheathing since a boarded
surface is unreliable in the long-term and in
extreme weather conditions. - Army Roofing, www.
armyroofing.com