Also have a couple of bundles spare on hand to cover wind damage etc.
Asphalt shingle coverage per bundle.
Therefore order one bundle for every sheet of roof sheathing you have.
Of your roof area which is close to the sheet coverage area of 32 sq.
A typical bundle of shingles weighs about 75 pounds while some premium products can weigh over 100 pounds per bundle so consider delivery of materials.
40 and 50 year shingles are 4 bundles per square.
Shingle coverage for 20 25 and 30 year shingles is 3 bundles per square.
With other bundle counts per square divide the sheet number by three and come up with the number of squares you need to cover your roof.
Be sure to add a couple of bundles for double first row and capping.
33 square feet per bundle 100 square feet per square 4 nails per shingle.
The average bundle of shingles covers 33 3 ft 2 so three bundles of shingles are needed per square.
Determine the number of bundles.
But be careful not all shingle brands are packaged three bundles to a square.
Asphalt shingles range in price from about 25 per bundle for a standard 3 tab style to around 50 75 or more for an upgraded architectural style.
How much does a square of shingles cover.
Each of your bundles can cover 33 3 sq.
So most popular shingles are sold such that three bundles are needed to cover one square of roof area.
Asphalt shingles are typically packaged with this in mind but if a package of shingles covered an entire 100 square foot square it would be too heavy to handle.
1 selling shingles in north america.
100 sq ft 21 shingles per bundle.
Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions the word lifetime refers to the length of coverage provided by the gaf shingle and accessory ltd warranty and means as long as the original individual owner s of a single family detached.
Since transportation is a major cost factor expect prices to vary by location.