Aug 7, 2007 · the roofing square is an amazing tool when you know how to use it e.g all you need is the span of the roof and a pitch e.g if you want a 35 degree pitch common rafter the square tells you it has a 1221mm length per meter run so for a 4m span roof with the run being half the span the common rafter is 2442mm at the measuring line its the same for a hip or valley but they …

Apr 4, 2007 · Then use the roofing square, which I would suggest is the BEST way to tackle ANY roof. EVERY single cut on any roof is on the square if you know where to look. So many other uses too like drawing circles, setting out octagons, stairs, bay window hip roofs, hip drop and backing angles, herringbone strutting, and even checking if things are square!

Dec 21, 2008 · a roofing square . K. kaintheo New Member. Dec 21, 2008 #3 The Stanley quick square is very handy too.

Dec 9, 2019 · That said, I’ve never seen a 12” adjustable square, only the usual magnum roofing squares with no sliding arm. Click to expand... It was a very good square about 16" x12",mine went walkies some years ago,the current Stanley one is smaller & interior.

Feb 1, 2018 · Roofing bolts can have square heads, measure across flats for dimension but this is a guess. D. Deleted ...

Aug 30, 2010 · anyone know what the best roofing square is and where to buy it. i would be looking to get one with the pitch tables on it

Apr 11, 2012 · The 3.2m (max) square frame to support this roofing will be made from 6x2s on t'outside with a single central 6x2 rail, with two lengths of 4x2 'purlins' (?) at right angles in between so's the sheets have no more than 1m support along its length (manufacturer's website recommends 1.2m max).

Sep 13, 2008 · 4/ The mass per square metre of the proposed roofing felt. 5kg/m2 or 0.05kN/m2. 5/ The additional loading to be added for snow etc In England and Wales altitudes not exceeding 100m; imposed snow roof load 0.75kN/m2 The timbers are undersized on a 3.7m span. 47 x 145 C16 @ 400 centres:-

Jan 16, 2021 · Membrane for your roof depends on what type of roofing you'll about to do. I went for a cheap shed felt (bad mistake). Had to rip it out and put quality stuff instead and never bothered with membrane or underlay but my shed is vented just below the roof. If unheated few frosty days in a row would equal temperatures inside and out.

Jul 1, 2019 · hi all Just a question really on a hip ended roof, regarding the plumb cut on the hip itself say for example on a roof with a 30 degree pitch would the plumb cut be the same on the hip as it is on the rafters or slightly different as it states in the ready reckoner? And also the jack...