Using A Steel Roofing Square
A square roof is one in which all the corners are constructed at 90 angles.
Using a steel roofing square. Before you can use the roofing square you need to work out the ratio of the roof pitch. Squaring metal roofs is relatively easy and required for proper installation. Proper use of a roofing square features. In most american states it is standard to express the pitch of the roof as a ratio so you should be able to locate it on blueprints and plans.
For example you may find a ratio which says 8 16. Step 1 work out the ratio of the roof. Generally the roofing square is a flat l shaped steel or aluminium tool that has two components. Rafters are the structural components that provide support for the weight of the roof.
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