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Roof Asphalt Shingle Bundles, Underlayment & Ridge Cap Estimator

Calculate roofing squares (100 sq ft), 3-tab and architectural shingle bundles, synthetic underlayment rolls, ridge cap bundles, and coil nails with pitch factor.

Calculated Result

Total Shingle Bundles Required

48bundles

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Total Shingle Bundles Required

48bundles

Total Roofing Squares (100 sq ft ea)

15.9 squares

Underlayment Membrane Rolls (20m²)

8 rolls

Roofing Nails Weight (kg)

19.1 kg

Actual Pitched Roof Surface Area

134.16 m²

Total Sizing Area with Waste

147.58 m²

True Roof Area vs. Waste Allowance Breakdown

Actual Pitched Roof Surface Area
134.16 m²(48%)
Total Sizing Area with Waste
147.58 m²(52%)

Order 10% extra for simple gable roofs and 15% for complex hip roofs with valleys and dormers.

All engineering calculations, structural estimates, and electrical sizing metrics are provided for preliminary estimation only. Always ensure compliance with relevant statutory building codes and occupational safety standards, verified by a certified professional engineer before practical implementation.

Calculation Methodology

Pitch Factor = Sqrt(1 + (Pitch/12)²). True Roof Area = Footprint Area * Pitch Factor. Roofing Squares = True Area / 9.29 m². Bundles = Squares * 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

In roofing construction, one 'Square' is exactly 100 square feet (9.29 square meters) of roof surface area.

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