Patent ID: 6378223
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: E04D,E04F,G01B

Abstract:
A unitary, handheld shingle gauge having a generally U-shaped configuration for controlling the overlap and exposure of shingles during installation, the shingle gauge comprising:a unitary, U-shaped member with a first leg of a U that functions as a handle and a second leg of the U that functions as a gauge base; wherein the gauge base has a first end and a second end; wherein a first shingle engaging surface comprising a straight edge is disposed adjacent to the first end of the gauge base generally perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the gauge base; and a second shingle engaging surface disposed adjacent to the second end of the gauge base wherein the first shingle engaging surface and the second shingle engaging surface are separated by a given distance; whereby a user can control the overlap and exposure of shingles during installation by engaging the first shingle engaging surface with an edge of a first course of shingles and engaging the second shingle engaging surface with an edge of a second course of shingles.