why is there a diamond every 19 3/16 inch's on a tape measure?

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2007-12-09 14:12:12 · 5 answers · asked by harlodog 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

The diamonds are used to set floor trusses. Don't know why the other guys just didn't give you the answer...

2007-12-09 15:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Joist spacing is quite common at 19 1/4". That is what the diamond indicates.

2016-05-22 09:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Give the 10 to old, and hopefully check the link.

Steven Wolf

2007-12-09 14:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Previously answered. Bottom answer is actually the best one.

2007-12-09 14:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

studs

2007-12-10 04:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by CobMan151 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋