Wonder if anyone can give some advice on this.
I am constructing a log cabin from a kit. I have decided to use a two-stage felt (undersheet nailed on followed by capsheet glued on over it) for the roof instead of their suggestion of roof membrane and shingles. However, in the construction manual, it talks about screwing some "wind braces" to fascia board and into the roofboards, thru the felt. I have queried this with the supply company as I felt this punctured the felt and could cause leaks in the future. They have confirmed that it will puncture the felt!
Does this sound right and is pretty standard? Or have I good cause to be sceptical? And if it is wrong, can anyone suggest any alternatives? (at the moment, I feel its probably wise to put the braces in, but to stick a blob of silicon sealant in around where the screw goes in).
I am constructing a log cabin from a kit. I have decided to use a two-stage felt (undersheet nailed on followed by capsheet glued on over it) for the roof instead of their suggestion of roof membrane and shingles. However, in the construction manual, it talks about screwing some "wind braces" to fascia board and into the roofboards, thru the felt. I have queried this with the supply company as I felt this punctured the felt and could cause leaks in the future. They have confirmed that it will puncture the felt!
Does this sound right and is pretty standard? Or have I good cause to be sceptical? And if it is wrong, can anyone suggest any alternatives? (at the moment, I feel its probably wise to put the braces in, but to stick a blob of silicon sealant in around where the screw goes in).
