Roof Truss Stud Finder

With the tool s patented combination of locating wire and 3 4 radius indicator key finding the center of the rafter has never been easier or faster.

Roof truss stud finder.

Or measure from an end wall to the stud location. The finder also includes the ability to detect live ac wires to avoid drilling into dangerous electrical hazards. The finder beeps when it finds a stud. Hold the hd stud finder approximately 1 inch away from the roof surface and slide it across the roof.

The reason is that stud finders are designed to scan through sheet materials such as drywall or plywood that have a fairly smooth surface and consistent thickness and density. Transfer stud positions up and down with a 4 ft. If this distance measures 4 inches you have a 4 in 12 pitch. 8 inches and you have an 8 in 12 pitch.

Capable of detecting both wood and metal studs the finder will flash and beep once it has picked up the edge of a stud. Level to get to the desired height. Studscan for studs up to 0 75 deep and deepscan for targets around 1 5 deep. High density stud finders will see through the plywood and find the rafters inside the attic.

Trusses run in a straight line from the edge of the roof to the peak. It includes two scanning modes. Product description the chiptoolz rafter finder center line locator is the easiest way to find the center of a rafter ever. Place a clothes pin on the edge of a shingle directly over the truss to mark the location.

On a ladder beside the roof place the level a foot or so up the roof hold it level and measure from the 12 inch mark on the level s bottom straight down to the roof. Listen for the stud finder to beep signaling the location of the first truss. These stud finders work the same way as normal stud finders but cost more.