Roof Guide - Carpentry Calc 5.46

Roofing and framing carpentry calculator, decking, stairs, concrete, stud wall calculators.

In addition to the roof calculators, the decking/flooring, stud wall, and concrete calculators also estimate quantities and costs in either US or metric measurements.

Developed by a carpenter and builder, this tool is utilized by carpenters, roofers, contractors, builders, and construction professionals across more than 30 countries globally.

Roof Guide (previously Roofers Guide) is an efficient application intended to streamline roof, framing, deck, stairs, and other building/construction calculations for experienced users.

Accurate, reliable, and user-friendly, it serves as an indispensable tool for construction professionals who can choose between Metric or Imperial (feet, inches, and fractions of an inch or decimal) units and easily print, email, or generate reports.

This app eliminates the need to carry around separate construction tools such as span or rafter tables, the red roofing book, or standalone construction calculators.

CALCULATIONS INCLUDE:

• ROOF FRAMING:
  • Rafter, Hip/Valley Lengths
  • Multiple cut angles, including compound saw cuts
  • Template sizes for adjustable cuts
  • Setout of Creepers/Jack Rafters (US), ridge and wall
  • Roof Pitch Factor in degrees, inches (US), D:M:S
  • Rise: Run ratio calculations
  • Birdsmouth calculations
• DECKING & FLOORING SETOUT:
  • Options for Insets
  • Set Spacing type preferences
  • Detailed material estimating and costing features
• TIMBER SETOUT:
  • Set spacing types to maximum, fixed or equal preferences
  • Detailed inserts at the start and end
• STUD WALLS SETOUT:
  • Raked or flat walls options
  • Detailed Sizing, Quantity & Cost Estimates for Timber & Sheeting
  • Multiple comprehensive setout lists
• STAIR FRAMING:
  • Permits multiple restrictions on risers, treads & inclines for single stair runs
  • Calculations allow for various scenarios including fixed or variable rise and run
• CONCRETE CALCULATOR/ESTIMATOR:
  • Estimate quantities for slabs, footings & round/rectangular holes
  • Determine total volume & cost accounting for waste
• CONVERTER:
  • Convert Lengths, Area & Volume between Metric and US/Imperial units
  • Numerous conversion options available for easy use

EASY TO USE GENERAL CALCULATOR WITH TAPE:

EXTENSIVE HELP:

tTabn twice on most buttonsor for more info.