How do I calculate the square footage of my roof?

How do I calculate the square footage of my roof?

To find your roof’s total square footage:

1. Measure the length and width of each plane on the roof (including dormers) then multiply length times width.
2. Add the square footage of each of the planes together.

Is roof square footage same as house?

Roofing Quote Footage is Not the Same as Home Square Footage Depending on where the information is coming from is going to determine the basis on which the estimated roof footage is calculated. The roof square footage is what we (roofing contractor) need to calculate a budget quote to do the job.

How do you calculate roofing?

Multiply your house length by your house width to get the area. (For example, 40 feet x 30 feet = 1,200 square feet.) Next, multiply the area by your roof’s pitch. (1,200 x 1.05 = 1,260 square feet.)

How do you estimate roofing?

To do this, measure the length and width of each plane on the roof, including dormers. Then, multiply length x width to get the square footage of each plane. Finally, calculate your roof’s total square footage by simply adding the square footage of each of the planes together.

How many feet will one square of shingles cover?

100 sq. ft.
A square of shingles is the quantity needed to cover 100 sq. ft. of roof. Shingles are packaged in paper- or plastic-wrapped bundles designed to be light enough for a person to carry, so heavier shingles require more bundles per square.

What is the average price to tear off and replace a roof?

Depending on the type of roof you’re replacing, the size, and pitch, the national average to tear off and replace a roof range between $5207 – $12,969.

How many bundles of shingles does it take to cover 2000 square feet?

60 bundles
The number of bundles or squares you need will depend on the surface area of your roof, and its pitch or slope. For example, a 2,000 square foot roof will require 20 squares or 60 bundles.