On this elevation the roof pitch is 12 12.
How to read roof prints.
These pages will indicate the layout for joists rafters trusses bar joists or other roof framing members as well as decking and roofing details.
The first thing to check is what scale the roof is drawn in.
Retrieve your blueprint image by tapping load then selecting the source of the file i e your email dropbox etc.
This symbol displays two numbers a rise and a run.
Learning how to read construction plans is an essential skill for building a career as a construction worker.
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 drawing a 1 8 scale ruler is being used.
Open the app and select measure your roof.
What this means is for every 12 of rise there is 12 of run.
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.
Showing you guys everything you need to know along the way.
The roof pitch of a house tells the builder how steep the roof is.
Select sketch my roof.
Either way knowing how to read construction plans is a critical skill.
Select the blueprint you wish to measure.
Read the roof framing plan.
Here s a step by step guide to measuring with blueprints.