Here s a step by step guide to measuring with blueprints.
How to read roof prints.
Select the blueprint you wish to measure.
The roof pitch of a house tells the builder how steep the roof is.
The first thing to check is what scale the roof is drawn in.
This symbol displays two numbers a rise and a run.
The next thing to determine is the roof pitch see how to determine roof pitch the easiest and most accurate method to measuring a roof plan is to square everything off.
Select sketch my roof.
Retrieve your blueprint image by tapping load then selecting the source of the file i e your email dropbox etc.
The roof below is drawn in 1 8 scale this means that if using a regular tape measure that 1 inch would equal 8 feet.
How to measure residential roof plans.
Read the roof framing plan.
Showing you guys everything you need to know along the way.
What this means is for every 12 of rise there is 12 of run.
Open the app and select measure your roof.
Construction drawings vary from simple to very complex so understanding how to interpret the drawings is crucial for completing the project efficiently and accurately.
Either way knowing how to read construction plans is a critical skill.
On this elevation the roof pitch is 12 12.
Learning how to read construction plans is an essential skill for building a career as a construction worker.