If the temperature is right, my IR camera can see the rafters. Best to check early on a cold morning with the heat on in the building.  Otherwise I'm of the William "Hammer" system persuasion.  Never found anything better.

On 4/17/2023 1:31 PM, Garrison via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Kris,

I started using the Bosch D-tect 150 a few years ago after a friend who had success with it recommended it.  Works great on most roofs.  It needs a smooth surface to roll on so I use a piece of Soladeck box.  Older roofs with ply over roof boards don't scan very well so I sometimes go back to the mallet method.

I also highly recommend the Chip Tool!  Every installer should have one.  It's best use in my opinion is for installing fall protection.  I don't recommend it be used with a "micro flashing" though, as the pilot hole next to the rafter may only be barely covered by the "flashing".

Best,

Garrison Riegel
Licensed Electrician
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™

(c) 773-515-5168  (e) garri...@celestarsolar.com


On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 10:13 AM Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

    I am considering buying a deep scanner for locating trusses.  Any
    recommendations or testimonials?

    Shine On!

    Kris Schmid
    Legacy Solar, LLC
    137 West 1st Avenue
    Luck, WI 54853
    www.legacysolar.com <http://www.legacysolar.com>
    715-653-4295
    NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
    Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
    BSEE
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