In this drawing a 1 8 scale ruler is being used.
How to read roof prints.
Either way knowing how to read construction plans is a critical skill.
Construction drawings vary from simple to very complex so understanding how to interpret the drawings is crucial for completing the project efficiently and accurately.
In this mini series we re going to cover construction blueprints from start to finish.
Open the app and select measure your roof.
Read the roof framing plan.
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.
What this means is for every 12 of rise there is 12 of run.
How to measure residential roof plans.
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 the blueprint you wish to measure.
These pages will indicate the layout for joists rafters trusses bar joists or other roof framing members as well as decking and roofing details.
Here s a step by step guide to measuring with blueprints.
Retrieve your blueprint image by tapping load then selecting the source of the file i e your email dropbox etc.
On this elevation the roof pitch is 12 12.
This symbol displays two numbers a rise and a run.
Select sketch my roof.
The first thing to check is what scale the roof is drawn in.