Roof Sheathing H Clips

H clips also called panel edge clips are small steel devices that fit snugly between wood panels in order to provide them with edge support.

Roof sheathing h clips.

Simpson strong tie panel sheathing clips are used to brace unsupported sheathing edges and provide a 1 8 gap to address shrinkage and expansion of roof sheathing. 20 gauge galvanized panel sheathing clip 50 qty. Some older h clips do not provide a built in gap. They are often used with roof sheathing to keep it from feeling spongy or soft at its edges.

20 gauge galvanized panel sheathing clip 250 qty grip rite grip rite 1 1 4 in. Roof sheathing panel spacing hints. Zip system roof assembly combines our revolutionary integrated sheathing and flashing tape or liquid flashing to provide a sealed roof for protection against moisture intrusion during construction or if high winds strip the roof covering away. Grip h clips are designed to make installing roof sheathing faster with better spacing.

The clips are inserted over the edges of the adjacent plywood panels to reduce deflection of the panel edges between the framing members and are most commonly used for roof sheathing. Spacer type panel edge clips are available from some manufacturers. Use a 10d box 0 128 inch by 3 inch nail as a spacer to gauge 1 8 inch edge and end spacing between panels. H clips provide additional stiffness between bearing points for the unsupported edges of wood panel plywood or osb roof sheathing along with the necessary 1 8 gap for expansion as shown below illustrated on a bag of simpson h clips.

Plywood clips are inserted by hand and the procedure is done in conjunction with installation of the sheathing. Their size should match the thickness of the panels to which they are attached. A strong resilient roof is a home s first line of defense when the roof deck is exposed to weather.