Storey lumber co inc.
1x6 tongue and groove roof decking.
Rafters it shouldn t be an issue.
Roof deck 2x6 or 1x6 t g we use 1x6 up to 3 but the roof is then strapped after with 2x4 then sheathing.
The product comes endmatched meaning it is tongue and grooved on the ends so the boards do not have to meet on supports.
Some use clips as convenient spacers.
See figures 1 and 2 lengths decking pieces may be of.
Roof decking is southern pine as manufactured by s i.
On 24 1x6 will work but put a layer of sheathing down to eliminate the roofing nail issue.
It is nominal 2 x 6 3 x 6 or 4 x 6 in 1 or 2 grade and kiln dried.
Our 3 6 southern pine 1 face t g v roof decking comes predrilled with spikes for driving horizontally through the board into the previous piece which pulls them together nicely.
Decking is machined to a single or double tongue and groove evis pattern.
For 5 8 or thicker roof sheathing on 16 o c.
Tongue and groove boards have a wide range of uses from ceiling paneling to accent walls and wainscoting.
In my experience the need for tongue and groove or edge clips is determined by the thickness of the roof sheathing and the spacing of the rafters.
Maximum moisture content is 19 for 2 x 6 3 x 6 and 4 x 6.
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Choose a finish to match your look as paint stain whitewash or clear finishes can transform any wood project.
Old houses with asphalt shingles usually had either tongue and groove boards or straight sided boards abutting.
Tongue groove boards.
Perfect for interior or exterior projects boards are light weight and easy to nail saw trim or cut.
Timber tongue and groove decking is a specialty lum ber product constituting an important part of modern timber construction that can be used for many applica tions to provide an all wood appearance.
The main reason to use tongue and groove boards these days is appearance from beneath the roof.