R905.7.6 Attachment for Vasd, as Determined in Accordance With Section R301.2.1.3, Greater Than 100 mph

Wood shingles installed in accordance with Table R905.7.5 and the requirements of R905.7.6 have an allowable uplift resistance of 45 psf. The installation of wood shingles shall be limited to roofs where the allowable uplift resistance is equal to or greater than the design uplift pressure for the roof listed in Table R301.2(2).

R905.7.6.1 Fasteners. R905.7.6.1.1 Nails.
Nails to attach the wood shakes shall be 3d stainless-steel ring-shank nails. The nails shall have sufficient length to penetrate through the wood shakes and shall penetrate through the sheathing. R905.7.6.1.2 Screws.
Screws to attach the battens to the framing shall be No. 8 by 2¹/₂ inches (64 mm) long corrosion resistant wood screws. Wood screws shall be corrosion resistant screws conforming to ANSI/ASME B18.6.1. The corrosion resistance shall meet ASTM A 641, Class 1 or an equal corrosion resistance by coating, electrogalvanization, mechanical galvanization, stainless steel, nonferrous metal or other suitable corrosion-resistant material. R905.7.6.1.3 Wood battens.
1 × 4 wood battens shall be attached to the wood joists with 2 screws per joist. The first batten shall be located 6 inches (152 mm) from the outer edge of the wood joist. Second batten shall be spaced 1¹/₄ inches (32 mm) from the first batten. The remaining battens shall be spaced a maximum 2 inches (51 mm) apart, except the last one which shall be spaced no greater than ³/₄ inches (19 mm) from the previous batten. R905.7.6.1.4 Shingles.
Shingles shall be attached to the battens with 2 nails for each shingle placed 1¹/₂ inches (38 mm) above the exposure line. The nails shall be ³/₄ to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm) from the shingle edges.