Exam 39: Roofing

If asphalt shingles that weigh 275 pounds per square are used, find the weight of shingles for an area of 26 feet by 16 feet. Do not allow for waste.

Most asphalt and fiberglass shingles are 12 inches high and intended to be applied with 5 inches of exposure.

How many bundles of architectural shingles are required for one side of a gable roof measuring 18 feet by 32 feet? There are 4 bundles per square. Allow 8% for waste.

Asphalt and fiberglass shingles are the most common roof covering material in use for small buildings.

How many courses of shingles are required if the rafter length is 18 feet and they are laid 5 inches to the weather?

A roll of roofing paper covers an area of 100 square feet. How many rolls are needed for a shed roof measuring 22 feet by 12 feet? Do not allow for waste.

How many courses of shingles are required if the rafter length is 28 feet and they are laid 6 inches to the weather?

A roll of roofing paper covers an area of 100 square feet. How many rolls are needed for a shed roof measuring 10 feet by 18 feet? Do not allow for waste.

Shingles are priced and purchased by the square.

If asphalt shingles that weigh 255 pounds per square are used, find the weight of shingles for an area of 16 feet by 14 feet. Do not allow for waste.