How To Use A Chalk Line For Roofing

Using or snapping off a chalk line is simple.

How to use a chalk line for roofing. To distribute the chalk over your line shake the box several times. Use a helper or another nail to hold the chalk box end of the string. Holding down a chalk line in the middle to pop the line accurately. Hammer a nail or drive a screw into one of the end points.

Pull the string loaded with chalk out of the chalk reel. The chalk box string is laid across the surface to be marked then snapped sharply causing the string to strike the surface leaving behind a straight chalk line where the surface has been struck. To pop long chalk lines accurately when flooring or roofing. Press down on the string about midway between the ends with your thumb or finger and hold it.

This technique is good for irregular surfaces and will help prevent unwanted double lines. Lift and snap the string on one side and then the other using the technique shown. Attach the chalk line at the starting point of the line. The end of the chalk line is tied to a loop or clip.

Mark the two end points of the line you are trying to draw. You may need a measuring tape to set these points. Secure the line to the wall secure the hook ring on your chalk line to the wall or floor at your starting point.