A roof should have a minimum slope of 2:12 (approximately 9.5 degrees) to effectively use asphalt shingles. This means that for every 2 inches of vertical rise, there should be at least 12 inches of horizontal run. Roofs with slopes lower than this can lead to water pooling and potential leaks. For steeper slopes, additional considerations for installation and ventilation may be necessary.
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 estimate the number of shingles needed for a 30 x 60 foot house roof, first calculate the total area of the roof, which is 1,800 square feet. Roofing shingles typically cover about 33 square feet per bundle. Therefore, you would need approximately 55 bundles of shingles (1,800 ÷ 33). It's advisable to purchase an extra bundle or two to account for waste or repairs.
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.
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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.
general rule is 3 bundles of shingles cover an area 10 ft by 10 ft (known as a square).
There should be a layer of tar paper and then plywood.
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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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.
Yes, the shingles have been blown off the roof.
the first sign would be a leak in the roof that is visible from the interior or under roof eaves, etc. depending on the type of roofing material: aspalt type shingles should have the roof granules in place and should not be curled or cracked, wood shingles should be flat. if a few shingles are damaged, they can be replaced on an individual basis. if larger areas are damaged then the hole roof or the exposure should be replaced.