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Roofing

How Many Shingles Do I Need? (Squares Explained)

This manual works the shingle count end to end: footprint to roof area with the pitch multiplier, squares into bundles, waste, starter, and ridge cap.

· 34 min readRead the guide →
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How to Calculate Roof Pitch (3 Methods)

This manual measures roof pitch three ways, from the attic, the roof surface, or the ground, then converts rise per 12 into degrees and a slope multiplier.

· 35 min read