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How to measure a roof?

How to measure a roof?

These quick measurements will help us find the optimum solution for your roof safety or solar panels project.

How to measure a roof?
There are many types of metal roof profiles
Standing seam profile can be mechanical (single or double lock), snap-lock, T-panel etc. That is why it is important to send us the close-up picture of your roof to define the type of seam between the panels.

How to measure your roof pitch?

Roof pitch is a measure of vertical rise to horizontal run expressed in inches per foot.

In our example roof with a 8” rise for every 12” run has an 8” per foot, or 8/12 pitch.

Rise of 8 feet and run of 12 feet. 8 divided by 12 is 0.667.
0.667 x 12 (inches per foot) = 8
Pitch 8/12.

How to measure your roof pitch?
How to measure your roof pitch?