Sheathing Installation

What This Service Involves

Sheathing is the structural skin nailed over studs and rafters that stiffens the frame and ties everything into a shear-resisting whole. We install rated panels with the nailing patterns your engineer specifies, which is what makes shear walls and roof diaphragms resist Cascadia-region seismic and wind loads. Correct panel gapping accommodates the seasonal movement common in wet Western Washington, and clean seams give the housewrap and roofing a solid base. We detail edges and blocking so every panel edge is supported and fastened. Once sheathed, your structure is braced, square, and ready to be weatherproofed.

Benefits

Shear-rated panels that brace against seismic and wind; Engineered nailing patterns for strong diaphragms; Proper gapping that absorbs seasonal movement; Supported, blocked panel edges throughout; A sound surface ready for housewrap and roofing

Our Process

1) Confirm panel type and the engineered nailing schedule; 2) Install sheathing with staggered seams and supported edges; 3) Nail to the specified shear pattern and block the edges; 4) Gap panels correctly and inspect before weather barrier goes on

What Affects the Cost

Wall and roof area to be sheathed; Panel grade, thickness, and shear rating specified; Density of the engineered nailing schedule; Edge blocking and hardware the shear design needs; Access and staging for roof or upper-wall work

Best Time of Year

Sheathing is often the race to dry-in; we prioritize it heading into the wet season so your framing gets covered fast.