Fix stair gauges on the framing square to mark the pitch.
How to mark on roof.
Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles.
Repeat this on both sides of the roof.
Use a straightedge to help you transfer the angle you marked on the siding.
Do this on both sides of the roof.
Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches.
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Use the chalk line to snap a straight line vertically every 6 inches.
So if the pitch of your roof is 7 12 place one stair gauge on the vertical part of the framing square the tongue at the 7 inches 18 cm mark and place one stair gauge on the horizontal part of the framing square the body at the 12 inches 30 cm mark.
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