Leave a slight gap as if the sheathing was cut a little short and install the sheathing to a matching edge no gap.
													
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																	Snap a chalk line along the overhanging sheets along each side of the roof aligned with the edge of the last rafter and trim off the excess sheathing with a circular saw. 
																	Preparing the peak capping a roof is the last thing done during a roofing project. 
																	Step 4 cut overhang. 
																	For safety temporarily nail a 2 x 4 toe board horizontally across the lower panel of sheathing to brace yourself against as you add the second and subsequent courses of sheathing. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	This is a simple pitched roof line with ridge beam and rafters attached with slope hangers. 
																	Then align a chalk line. 
																	Start the sheathing at the eaves and work your way up to 1 inch from the peak. 
																	Install sheathing perpendicular to roof trusses one slope at a time. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	I have seen two thoughts. 
																	Nails size 8b should be installed every 6 inches on edges and every 12 inches in the center area. 
																	How should the sheathing meet at the roof peak when there will be no ridge vent.