finding those rafters... [RE-wrenches]

[Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services]

In terms of "roof goop" are we talking about silicone of some kind of asphalt
mastic?

Todd

Jeff Clearwater wrote:

> Mo and all,
>
> If my also favorite tool of hammer knocking doesn't feel positive
> enough I do a few exploratory tiny drill holes from the best hammer
> knock (or best measurement) out to one side of the rafter. Then I
> take care to include those few 1/32" or smaller drill holes as part
> of my smear pattern for the roof goop (or force it in that hole with
> the tip of the caulk gun).  If the inside of the roof is accessible,
> you can put one worker in there with a strong flashlight and use one
> tiny drill hole purposely just off the stud and measure back -
> especially if your rack mount is running across the stud and you'll
> cover that spot anyway.  You can use that same reference hole to
> measure multiple rafters.  other ideas ?
>
> Jeff C.
> Ecovillage Design

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