How Do You Measure A Roof For New Shingle Installation?
So you’ve hired your next door neighbor’s son and his friend to reroof your house—a simple and straightforward job that really just requires a strong back. The important part of this job comes down to material quantity and material quality. Though an easy task, determining the quantity takes a bit of time and a little math. You’ll buy roofing shingles by the “square”—a roofing term for 100 square feet worth of coverage. You’ll sound like a seasoned pro when you ask for the proper number of squares at your local roofing supply store. Draw a quick sketch of each flat section of your roof. Most houses in the United States have at least two roof sections. Set up your ladder in a secure location, and climb onto the roof. If possible, ask a helper to hold the end of your tape measure for you. Measure the length and width of all of the existing roof surfaces. Treat each section as a rectangle at first even if it has an irregular shape. Write down the dimensions of each section as you go a
