What is a roofing square?

When you hear the term roofing square and probably that it derives to roofing square feet or roofing square yard, you’re simply wrong! Many people wonder what a roofing square is?! Roofing square can simply be put in layman terms as a standardized manner of calculating the roofing materials.

The reason behind the popularity of this term is simply due to the fact that there are many types of roofs, such as commercial building roofs, residential building roofs and many more. Flat roofs, mansard roofs, and gable roofs are different when it comes to dimensions.

How to Calculate?
Now you have an idea of what a roofing square is, it’s time for you to learn about the process of calculating Roofing Square.

  • The first thing you need to do is, get a reliable and strong ladder, for the sake of your own safety. Try to wear boots to avoid any chances of slipping.
  • Grab a tape measure in order to note down the width and length of your roof, including the dormers. (if you have your home or business architect plans your can usually avoid getting on the roof!)
  • Now it’s time to multiply the width by the length of each and every plane to conclude the square footage. Finally, proceed to the addition of the results altogether to get the total square footage.
  • After completing the above-mentioned things, move to the final step of calculating the roofing square. For example, if your roof is 1000 sq. Feet, then you will have 10 roofing squares. (1000/100=10)

 

Please note that we recommend letting a professional roofer do the calculations for your own safety!

Calculating a roofing square of your roof is very important, if you’re communicating with someone from the industry.

If you ever need help with roofing square or anything related to the roofing, you can simply approach the America Roofing, a company that has been serving Arizona residents with 5 star roofing services and an excellent track record.