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How to Calculate the Amount of Shingles Needed to Cover a Roof


Shingling Irregular Roofs

Whirly birds and drip edges are optional items for the homeowner. To figure out shingles for an intersecting roof or hip roof, divide the surface areas into rectangles and triangles and then calculate the areas of each section to figure out the square footage.  Add up all sections to arrive at the overall square footage to figure out the shingle bundles.  For the valleys, add at least three extra bundles for overlap.

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