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A roof should be the top priority of every house
As an owner, your home is one of the most important personal possessions you will ever have in your life. Therefore, you should take all necessary precautions to ensure that the house is well maintained. One step that a homeowner can take to ensure that their home stays safe is to properly maintain the integrity of the roof. Ensuring that the roof of the house is in good condition not only ensures that the exterior aesthetics remain consistent, but also that the interior of the house is protected for years to come.
Different methods for measuring different roofs
There are several methods you can use to properly measure your roof. There are also a number of different types of roofs, including gables, flat, hips, gambrels, garrets and scales. First of all, it is important that you understand the style of your roof before you start a roof task. Measuring the square meter of a roof may seem difficult. However, if you follow these effective methods when measuring, you can be sure that they will be completed in a short time. The measurements are also incredibly accurate.
Measuring in the roof world
It is the industry standard that roof measurements are recorded in squares. A roof square is a hundred square feet. With this basic knowledge and understanding you can measure the number of square meters of the roofs. You can do this by calculating with a simple shape of geometry to determine the area of your roof. For example, the formula for determining the area of a square or rectangle is the length multiplied by the width. In addition, the formula for determining the area of a triangle is calculated using the base times the height divided by two. You should make sure that you measure the square areas first and then the triangular areas. Once the square area has been found for one side, it can simply be multiplied for the opposite side if it is a standard gable roof. If the roof has hips, you want to use the triangle formula here.
The simple “shingle count” method
This method, known as the shingle count method, is often used for all rectangular roof sections. To measure using this method, you first need to know that each 3-tab shingle on the roof is 12 inches wide and 6 inches high. Therefore you have to count the shingle lengthways, starting from the left and working over to the right. This gives you the total width of the area in feet. Once you’ve counted, count the number of shingles that are between the floor or gutter to the top of the roof, also known as the top or ridge. You will divide this number by two to find your height measurement. Finally, take both the numbers, width and height, and multiply them together to find your total area for the section. This measurement method is ideal for people who do not have to climb ladders or off the ground to take measurements quickly.
Use of satellite technology as a measuring instrument
A roof can be measured by satellite using platforms such as Google Maps. This is a great tool as it is absolutely free. If you are measuring a roof by satellite, you can also take rough measurements to quickly make an estimate. There are several software programs promoting the ability to find the dimensions of a roof in less than five minutes with incredible accuracy. Another advantage too Measurement of a roof by satellite is that the measurements can be taken directly from your workstation for free. In this way you can record the dimensions and start the roofing job faster. However, it should be noted that Google Earth may not be the most accurate way to measure area, as you may not know the pitch of the roof. If you refer to the right roof measurement software, you can get a more accurate measurement because the slope or slope of the roof is taken into account.
Make a sketch
Before you can start a roof task, it is strongly recommended that you draw a sketch of the roof to assist you in this process. If you sketch the roof area that you want to measure, you will get a simple diagram that will help you do the right calculations. If you create different sketches for your roof area, you are also more likely to measure each section and don’t forget smaller areas or triangular sections.
Check your work again: it will pay off
You need to focus on taking your time and being absolutely sure that your measurements are correct. You should also always check your math and make sure your final number is correct before ordering materials. If measurements are recorded and prove to be inaccurate, this can have devastating and negative effects on the roof budget. Also, you don’t just want to order the material to find out that your math was wrong. This would result in you not having enough material to do the roof task. It should also be noted that many professionals recommend adding an additional 10 to 15 percent to your overall measurements. This is one of the most effective tips as it increases potential material waste. If you go over budget, make sure you have enough materials to complete the roof.
