How to Estimate Roofs Using Pitch Gauge App
(Version 2.2)
Pitch Gauge is used to find the slope and size of roofs.
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NOTE: For various reasons, not all versions
of Pitch Gauge (or platforms) include every
feature.
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Table Of Contents
Calibrating……………………...……………………………..……………….…..……..Slide 5
If You Only Need Slope/Pitch………………….……..…………………………..Slide 6
Square Calculator
Length & Width………………….…………….………………….……Slides 7 – 9
Roof Pitch………………………………….…………………...........Slides 10 – 12
Cut Level…………………….……………………………………….…Slides 13 – 15
Clearing Slopes From Memory………………….…..….…………….Slide 20
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To get started, open Pitch Gauge on your device.
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1. Lay device on side (on a level surface).
2. Press (and hold) “Calibrate,” until count down is complete to ensure
accurate measurements.
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Only need slope? Use These
Continue on to find roof area..
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To calculate roof area (squares), begin by pressing
the calculator.
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1. Start by measuring the Length of the first section by hand (be sure
to include overhangs).
2. Input the data.
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1. Measure the Width of the same section.
2. Enter the data.
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Press the picture of the protractor to open up
both options for finding pitch.
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Choose a method for finding pitch.
Camera
From the ground
Protractor
Laying device against roof
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Press the check mark (to automatically add), or
manually enter the Pitch of the section.
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View the samples to determine the Cut Level (complexity) of the section of
roof you are measuring (this helps to account for waste).
Cut Level 1 Cut Level 2 Cut Level 3 Cut Level 4 Cut Level 5
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Choose Cut Level: 1 – 5
1 = Very Simple
5 = Very Complex
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Press Calculate to find this section’s total number of squares.
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If your roof is broken down into more than one section, press the
“+” and continue once again, beginning with slide 8.
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A tab is created at the top for each section added. View
totals, individual sections, and delete when necessary.
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Once you finish entering data for all of the sections, press the
“Totals” tab to find your total number of squares.
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EXTRAS
*To clear all saved sections from memory press “Totals,” then
“Delete all Sections.”
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For more information about
Pitch Gauge, or to download, visit:
www.Pitch-Gauge.com