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How do I determine roof pitch
How do I determine the pitch of my roof? I know there's some sort of
mathematical formula or something. Math is not my expertise. Thanks George |
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How do I determine roof pitch
Robert Allison wrote:
wrote: How do I determine the pitch of my roof? I know there's some sort of mathematical formula or something. Math is not my expertise. The simplest method for doing this on an existing roof is this: Take a torpedo level, tape measure, and a straight edge... Or use an $8 angle gauge with an indicating needle. Nick |
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kevin wrote: If you have cathedral-style or slanted interior cielings, you can do this same method inside (but, like, upside-down). Doesn't always work, if the roof was framed with trusses the pitch on the outside can be different. Don't know how exact the OP needs to be, but it is better to measure the pitch on the rake board so the overlap of the shingles doesn't throw you off. It is also better to use at least a 2' level to get the measurement more accurate. |
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How do I determine the pitch of my roof? I know there's some sort of mathematical formula or something. Math is not my expertise. Hold a framing square against the edge of a gable roof with the long leg on top and the short leg hanging down at the downhill side. Slide the square until the 12" mark on the inside of the square lines up with the edge of the roof, then hold a level on the top of the square. Whatever reading you get on the inside of the short leg is the direct measurement. You can also determine pitch by using a folding rule: http://www.iko.com/misc/FaqPdf/estimate.pdf That requires a conversion table, but you don't have to go up on the roof. R |
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http://www.roofgenius.com/roofpitch.htm
-- Support the Minutemen at: http://www.minutemanhq.com/hq/linktous.php wrote in message ... How do I determine the pitch of my roof? I know there's some sort of mathematical formula or something. Math is not my expertise. Thanks George |
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