Roof Truss Stud Finder

How to transfer stud locations vertically.

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. Even though you ve found a stud location say at an electrical box or heating grate it may not be at the height you need. 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. The finder also includes the ability to detect live ac wires to avoid drilling into dangerous electrical hazards.

Or measure from an end wall to the stud location. If this distance measures 4 inches you have a 4 in 12 pitch. Trusses run in a straight line from the edge of the roof to the peak. These stud finders work the same way as normal stud finders but cost more.

Studscan for studs up to 0 75 deep and deepscan for targets around 1 5 deep. A typical asphalt shingle roof has a layer of wood based sheet material usually plywood or chipboard and normally with a layer of tar paper. 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.

High density stud finders will see through the plywood and find the rafters inside the attic. The finder beeps when it finds a stud. 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. Product description the chiptoolz rafter finder center line locator is the easiest way to find the center of a rafter ever.

It includes two scanning modes. Transfer stud positions up and down with a 4 ft. Listen for the stud finder to beep signaling the location of the first truss.