Since I began writing for this
magazine in October, 1985 (when
it was New England Builder), the
editors have published 82 of my
columns. This month, they have
graciously allowed me the opportunity
to revisit my previous
columns and bring them up to
date where needed.
Large Overhangs — May 1993
In this article, I recommended
venting between a double layer of
plywood on the roof to avoid conflicts
between the framing and
vent chutes at rake outrigger
framing. I still recommend this,
but it is obviously an expensive
solution. You can cut costs by
using OSB or another plywood
substitute for the inner layer, as
long as the strapping for the outer
layer is nailed directly to the
rafters. The simplest