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Double-check by moving the level away from the center.
Move the level to the right or left for horizontal readings or top or bottom for vertical
readings. Sometimes, levels could be better made, damaged, or defective, which
renders their readings inaccurate. You can always double-check the reading by
re-positioning the level on the object and ensuring the reading is the same.
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Take the appropriate action to level your object if necessary.
If you discover that your object is unlevel, you may level it. For example, if your
horizontal object is a couple of bricks, you can add more mortar under the brick
that is resting lower. Or, if your vertical object is a cabinet, you may add a filler
piece between the cabinet and the wall it rests on.
• In some cases, you may want an unlevel reading! For example, this will be the
case if you measure rain gutters or a patio on the horizontal plane, which must
have a slight slope to drain rain properly. Some levels have two outer lines in the
vial, which measure the 2-percent slope, or “grade,” necessary for these projects.
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