1" per 4' minimum.
A roof that is 10 x 20 has an area of 200 square feet. The cost to have this size roof shingled is approximately 1,800.00.
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To determine how many squares of shingles are needed to cover a 648 square foot roof, you divide the total area by the size of a square of shingles. One square of shingles covers 100 square feet. Therefore, you would need 648 ÷ 100 = 6.48 squares of shingles. Since you can't purchase a fraction of a square, you would need to round up to 7 squares.
1x12 for metal or rolled roofing, 3x12 for shingles.
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Pretty much regardless of the shape of the roof, shingles should start at the bottom. If you don't, then they don't overlap right and it makes it easier for water to get underneath them, which is generally regarded as bad.
Copper roofing shingles last much longer than regular shingles and are aesthetically pleasing. If you like the look of a copper roof and want to save money in the long run, you should install a copper roof.
3 inch per foot is usually the lowest pitch for shingles. For only 1/4 inch slope, rolled roofing should be used.
Perhaps, but not guaranteed. Tile is generally much heavier than asphalt or "composition" shingles. If you're concerned, have a roofing contractor to evaluate your roof.
There should be a layer of tar paper and then plywood.
general rule is 3 bundles of shingles cover an area 10 ft by 10 ft (known as a square).
Usually 4/12, it will say on the bundle of shingles. At that pitch you would probably want a layer of bituminus underlayment under the shingles, at least anywhere where it is cold in winter.
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Yes, the shingles have been blown off the roof.
I assume you mean the sheathing on the slope of the roof that the roofing is nailed to. It is unlikely you could get them to lay down flat enough to have a smooth roof when finished. Any dips between rafters is going to show through to the shingles.
The shingles on my roof are beginning to wear out. Do you know where the best place to buy roof shigles is?