A Roof Cutters Secrets

mci2980

I just started reading this book and i just learned a new trick that i though i should share about chalk lines
when snapping lines with a helper tie two chalk lines together so when one guy reals in to chalk his line it pulls out the other freshly chalked line from the helpers chalk line back and forth right up the roof.
i never heard of this one and thought it was pretty cool

maj

mci, I like that, I have heard that before, but like so many tips & tricks, I forget them unless I start using them. That one I may have to put into practice! Thanks.

This might be a good idea for another topic...... Construction Tips & Tricks.... Nathan?

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joasis

I remember seeing that trick a few years ago, and promptly forgot it since we don't do comp roofs anymore. A trick I will share if you guys ever do much metal roofing is do not use a chalk line unless you want to wipe it off immediately...cause one dew or a rain hit it, it is there...same as on concrete if you plan on acid staining...chalk like chalk can be used to dye concrete also.

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AaronB.

blue chalk washes off.

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MJW

I use a chalk line on hip ridges and that's it. no need for one.

N.E.Bldg&Rest.LLC

BRILLIANT!!!!

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MJW

BTW, talking about books. We just did a reroof for a guy who writes books for places like Menards and Home Depot. He kept a close eye when I was shingling and in the end he said it was a very good job. He had a good view because the roof was only about 4 feet off the ground on the back of the house.

maj

WTF??? Where do you live, oompa-loompa land?

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Patty

Yeah, MJW, was it a home in Munchkinland?

Please explain.

AaronB.

I have done roofs that started at ground level.

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MJW

It was a home built into a hill. If you haven't seen one you must live in the flatlands of iowa or something. Very efficient homes, but not alot of them.

maj

LMFAO

First of all.... Iowa.... with a capital I please. We don't get enough respect the way it is !!!!

Second of all, I was just messin' with ya. I figured it was prolly something like that. We DO have houses built into the ground. I was involved with one about 20 years ago when I worked for another contractor out of high school. I can think of about 10 that I know of around here.

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