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I live in a hurricane zone and uses screws to add structural strength. Really does not cost much more and if you have a good driver, does not take much longer. Plus you are less likely to smash your finger with a hammer. 1/4 OSB on 24" centers my be a little thin. You might have some sagging...

+2 for the fan. I was also told by an old couple I met one day while *********. They cover their faces, arms and legs with Pine-Sol. While I am sure it works, I think I would rather the bites but hey, if you are desperate, try it and let us know how it work. Here in the Louisiana swamp region...

As Falconed mentioned, the ridge vent will probably reduce the effectiveness of the fan. You will see some improvement but not much. If you are determined to store stuff up there, you want a cross ventilation setup. The fan needs to draw air across the entire attic space bringing in cool air and...

What is this for? Where are all the ground leads coming from?