ROOFING FAQ'S


Q: What is a Roofing Square?

A:  A “Roofing Square” is a common term used in the roofing industry referring to a unit of measure.  In this case, 1 square = 100 square feet regardless of the configuration. It could be 10x10, 5x20, 2x50.  They all equal 100 square feet.  


For example, you have a 2,000 square foot roof, you would be told you need 20 squares.  2,000 / 100 = 20.

Q: How many Bundles of Roofing Material per Square?

A: Composition shingles,  3 bundles per square.  
     Wood Shakes,   5 bundles per square.
     Wood Shingles, 4 bundles per square.

Q: What about felts?

A: #15 lb felt between 3-3 squares per roll.
     #30 lb 18” shake felt, 1 square per roll
     Fiberglass base, 1-3 squares per roll
     Cap Sheet, 1 square per roll
     Modified bitumen, 1 square per roll

Q: Roofing Tiles?

A: Depends, due to the wide variety of available
     choices.

     The most popular configurations require 90
     tiles to cover a square

     Clay 1-Piece, 80-100 to cover a square.

     Clay 2-Piece, 160 or more to cover a square.

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