[RE-wrenches] Truss finder

[Ray Walters]

If the temperature is right, my IR camera can see the rafters. Best to 
check early on a cold morning with the heat on in the building.  
Otherwise I'm of the William "Hammer" system persuasion.  Never found 
anything better.

On 4/17/2023 1:31 PM, Garrison via RE-wrenches wrote:
> Hi Kris,
>
> I started using the Bosch D-tect 150 a few years ago after a friend 
> who had success with it recommended it.  Works great on most roofs.  
> It needs a smooth surface to roll on so I use a piece of Soladeck 
> box.  Older roofs with ply over roof boards don't scan very well so I 
> sometimes go back to the mallet method.
>
> I also highly recommend the Chip Tool!  Every installer should have 
> one.  It's best use in my opinion is for installing fall protection.  
> I don't recommend it be used with a "micro flashing" though, as the 
> pilot hole next to the rafter may only be barely covered by the 
> "flashing".
>
> Best,
>
> Garrison Riegel
> Licensed Electrician
> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™
>
> (c) 773-515-5168  (e) garrison at celestarsolar.com
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 10:13 AM Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches 
> <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>     I am considering buying a deep scanner for locating trusses.  Any
>     recommendations or testimonials?
>
>     Shine On!
>
>     Kris Schmid
>     Legacy Solar, LLC
>     137 West 1st Avenue
>     Luck, WI 54853
>     www.legacysolar.com <http://www.legacysolar.com>
>     715-653-4295
>     NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
>     Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
>     BSEE
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