Roof Test Square

This approach has some sense to it in that it attempts to get past arm waving speculation about the extent of damage to a roof.

Roof test square.

It is the amount of material needed to cover 100 square feet of roof. Common roof pitches set as grow inches over a twelve inch run. Estimate the pitch of the roof. In the roofing industry the term square is unique.

A 100 square foot area of roof makes a roofing square. I ve always done 10 hits per square and one square per roof without too much of a problem in explaining the reason for denial. However a square is not 100 square feet of roofing material. One roofing square is equal to 100 square feet.

So the common roof square is measured by the textbook guidance above the protractor. Take pictures of the hail hits to show the homeowner whenever you re done inspecting the roof. Because each 100 square feet of roof is one roofing square divide the total area from step 1 by 100. Mark each hit with chalk so you can accurately determine if there is enough damage to have the homeowner make a claim.

Instead a square is a term of measurement all its own. Most insurance companies want to see 8 hits on the roof within a 10ft x 10ft square on at least 3 sides of the roof. For example there are flat roofs gable roofs and mansard roofs and each has different dimensions. Nor does it refer to squared yards.

Composition wood tile roofs damage assesment this course was designed to introduce participants the concept of using test squares on roofs to evaluate the extent of hail damage and perform basic economic repair vs. In the roofing industry s terminology a roofing square or per square is 100 square feet. Measuring roof pitches with speed square. The reason why the term is so prevalent is because there are so many types of roofs for residential and commercial buildings.

The best rating speed is quite expensive which quickly begins to get any roof. The answer is the number of roofing squares for the roof. Test squares are 10 feet by 10 feet. A square shape is used whenever possible but if it s not possible to use a square because of the roof shape other shapes can be used.

The key is a protractor function that identifies the common and rare roof pitches. A roofing square is a standardized way of thinking about roofing materials and is understood by everyone in the industry. Test squares should be placed on each roof slope. It does not refer to squared feet.

Must prepare four test squares per each n s e w face. Some inspectors suggest marking off a 10 x 10 test square area and counting the number of hits or marks ascribed to hail damage as a step in assessing the extent of hail damage to a roof.