The Importance of the Term 'Squareundefined in Roofing

What is a Roofing Square?

When you think of a square foot, you most likely think of it as an area that is 1 foot by 1 foot, a dimension that is used for flooring and other types of construction. With a roof, however, the term is a bit different. A roofing square is defined as an area that is 10 by 10 feet, or 100 total feet. So as you can see, roofing squares are much larger!

How are Roofing Squares Used in Roofing?

Everything from your total cost estimate to the price of materials will use this measurement as a starting point. For roofers, the dimension is used as often as a cook uses a cup measurement in the kitchen. At Roofr, the contractors we work with use it to purchase the correct amount of roofing materials and determine the overall price of your roofing project.

Roofr Offers State-of-the-art Instant Roofing Quotes

Immediately find out how much repairing or replacing your roof will cost. To create your estimate, we use our state-of-the-art satellite imagery to measure your roof. To determine the size, the program will divide the roof into areas of 10 by 10 feet. This measurement allows us to determine the cost of materials and provide an estimate for the total cost of installing the roof.

How Does It Relate to Costs?

When roofing materials are sold, they are packaged based on the amount that will be used in one square. Typically, the following amounts of materials are needed for each one:

• Three bundles of asphalt shingles (for most styles)
• Five bundles of wood shakes
• Four bundles of wood shingles
• One-half roll of felt
• One roll of cap sheet
• Approximately 320 nails

While these numbers may change depending on roof type and the weather conditions of the area, they are generally a good starting point for estimating the cost of materials. Along with labor costs and roof pitch, this measurement will be used to create your total roofing estimate.

Get a Roofing Estimate Today With Roofr

Are you looking to get a new roof? Don’t let leaks or worn shingles lead to costly damage. Get an instant roofing estimate and begin the Roofr process. We work with vetted roofing contractors, and we guarantee that you will get the best price for high-quality workmanship. Each roof comes with a warranty on materials and labor, and your satisfaction is our highest priority.