Measuring Chimney height
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Don't know the height of the ridge, just want to be able to get a "near enough" distance measurement of a chimney from where I am on the ground with a quick method. No necessarily height exactly as it's for a cherry-picker so it's height plus reach combined so a linear measurement from where I am to the chimney is all I need. Just need to know of laser measurements will work when you're not aiming at a flat surface.
Take a photo of the end wall, and the chimney. Count the bricks in the end wall, and the chimney, add the two, multiply by against the measured height of a single course. If it's a hipped roof, You should be able to scale that part, from the photo.
For the reach out over the roof, you should be able to likewise count the bricks, and multiply by the length of each brick..
For the reach out over the roof, you should be able to likewise count the bricks, and multiply by the length of each brick..
I would just use the turny stick method where you stand back, hold a stick, turn it round, measure to the spot on the ground.
OR
Stand back and take a photo, with something in the photo of a known height, you can use that as a scale and count the height
(you might even be able to do this off streetview)
OR
Stand back and take a photo, with something in the photo of a known height, you can use that as a scale and count the height
(you might even be able to do this off streetview)
Laser measurers are available, just point at your target and read the measurement
I suppose I just want to know do they work at oblique angles before I buy one. I've found a Stanley one for not too much so I'll give it a go.Laser measurers are available, just point at your target and read the measurement
Thanks everyone.
the ones that work out the height seem to be a lot ofo money - which is the stanley one ?
i dont think does any Height calculations -
so maybe use on a 45 square with a level on the flange and pace back until hitting the chimney and then measure horizontally to the chimney
something like
i have a small little magnet level which I have used like this before - cant rememebr what i was doing exactly , something DIY
www.screwfix.com
and so the distance from the building will be height of chimney
0-30m - BUT does not do height - the height ones i have seen are around the £800 mark
no recommendation, just saw while searchign in screwfix and seem available from the store in most of my area - NOT order
www.screwfix.com
so maybe use on a 45 square with a level on the flange and pace back until hitting the chimney and then measure horizontally to the chimney
something like
i have a small little magnet level which I have used like this before - cant rememebr what i was doing exactly , something DIY
Magnusson Rafter Square 6 2/3" (170mm) - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. For use as a protractor, tri square, mitre square and framing square. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
and so the distance from the building will be height of chimney
0-30m - BUT does not do height - the height ones i have seen are around the £800 mark
no recommendation, just saw while searchign in screwfix and seem available from the store in most of my area - NOT order
DeWalt DWHT77100-XJ Laser Distance Measurer - Screwfix
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800 is a bit beyond my budget !
What do you mean it doesn't do height ? Is it that it doesn't do the calc when you measure the 2 other sides of the triangle ? That doesn't bother me really as I just want the linear distance from me (I'll be standing where the cherry-picker will be placed) to the item I need to access, ridge, chimney or whatever.
What do you mean it doesn't do height ? Is it that it doesn't do the calc when you measure the 2 other sides of the triangle ? That doesn't bother me really as I just want the linear distance from me (I'll be standing where the cherry-picker will be placed) to the item I need to access, ridge, chimney or whatever.
you point the thing at an angle and to the distance you want - and push a button and it can work out the height automatically
SORRY
I misunderstood, I thought you wanted the Height of the chimney to see if the cherry picker will reach up to that height - NOT if it will be able to reach from its location , go up to the height required and then be able to reach Horizontally to the chimney - I thought you wanted both
SORRY
I misunderstood, I thought you wanted the Height of the chimney to see if the cherry picker will reach up to that height - NOT if it will be able to reach from its location , go up to the height required and then be able to reach Horizontally to the chimney - I thought you wanted both