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