Thin/Soft Sheathing
At least one area of the roof sheathing, the wood panels under the shingles, is thin or soft.
Less commonPlan for itRoof framing
Why it matters
Thin/soft sheathing typically indicates decay in the underlying wood panels and structure, which could be dangerous and lead to a collapse of the roof.
How common is it?
Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of foundation and structure findings.
Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.
How soon to fix it
HomeCloud reports list this as something to plan for rather than an emergency.
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