Four bundles to a square.
How many bundles of siding shingles in a square.
Since transportation is a major cost factor expect prices to vary by location.
Find the total square footage of your roof by multiplying the width by the length and then divide that number by 100 and you will get the number of squares you need to cover.
Once you have a three bundle pack to cover a square you will have 29 x 12 inches by 36 inch standard.
How many shingles in a square.
However shingles are packaged in a way that they are light enough for the average person to carry around.
This would be 87.
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.
Each square will need three bundles of shingles to cover it.
It can also include some of the lighter weight laminated shingles.
The number of square feet in a bundle is printed on the paper or plastic packaging that covers the bundle.
Once you look at the more substantial three tabbed variety these require four per square and sometimes possibly five to cover the same square.
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.
Normal architectural shingles are approximately 3 bundles per square.
How many squares are in a bundle of shingles.
Before placing shingles on a roof roofers determine the total area to be covered and divide by 100 the area of a square to determine the total number of bundles needed to complete the job.
A square of shingles is the number of shingles needed to cover 100 sq feet of roof area.
The most common you find apply to three tab shingles and take three bundles of shingles for each square.
There are 29 standard shingles in a bundle.