finding those rafters... [RE-wrenches]

[Bruce Gardiner]

On composition shingle roofs, where the shingles are still pliable enough to
lift up slightly, I have used the following method with great success:
Select a shingle near where you think the rafter is, (by measurement or
tapping), slide a 3 or 4" spatula under the shingle and ease it up 1 1/2" or
2". Then with a 1/16" x 12" pilot bit, drill a few holes at an angle, under
the raised shingle, through the plywood until you locate both sides of the
rafter.  To seal the shingle again, I shoot in some Sikaflex and stand on
it. Usually I do this with the first rafter and take extremely accurate
measurements from inside the attic for the subsequent ones. If there's no
attic and no other reference point, I do it with all of them.
Good Luck
Bruce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mo Rousso" <mrousso at heliopower.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: finding those rafters... [RE-wrenches]


Even a meticulous measurement doesn¹t always guarantee a hit,
rafters/trusses are not always straight for a variety of reasons.  I agree
that the current crop of electronic stud finders are useless.  My most
trusted tool is my hammer in knocking about to locate a rafter.  I, too,
would love to hear of any special tricks for locating those hidden, yet so
necessary, treasures!

Mo
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Mo Rousso
President
HelioPower
Renewable Energy Systems
Remote Power Solutions
mrousso at heliopower.com
www.heliopower.com
760.451.9374


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