Planning to get a new roof? Part of what your chosen roofing company has to ensure is that you have sound roof decking. What is it and what does it have to do with your roof replacement project? Expert roofers Diamond Roofing Specialists, Inc. explain here.
The Makings of Good Roof Decking
Good roof decking is one that conforms to local building codes, ensuring that its type, grade and thickness, as well as method of installation, results in a solid foundation for a roofing system.
Generally, roof decking has to be strong enough to:
Recommended Decking Options
The following materials are unacceptable as roof decking:
They are not ideal because they cannot provide the proper surface necessary for shingle application.
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