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Old 10-13-2017, 12:45 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by MAXUM View Post
Far as those H clips go, I've only seen those used when the rafter spacing is such where they are required to prevent sheathing deflection under load. Far as I know there is little benefit to the spacing they introduce or better put not their intended purpose.
Good points & I agree.

I use a nail between the sheathing for spacing & it has worked fine for the many many roofs I have built. IMO you do need a space for expansion.

If the customer wants H clips than I would put them in (waste of money).

If you need H clips than IMO something is wrong with the rafter spacing or quality of the sheathing.
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