This section is from the book "A Treatise On Architecture And Building Construction Vol3: Stair Building, Ornamental Ironwork, Roofing, Sheet-Metal Work, Electric-Light Wiring And Bellwork", by The Colliery Engineer Co.. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On Architecture And Building Construction.
Exposure to the Weather. Inches. | Number of Square Feet of Roof Covered by 1,000 Shingles. | Number of Shingles Required for 100 Square Feet of Roof. | ||
4 Inches Wide. | 6 Inches Wide. | 4 Inches Wide. | 6 Inches Wide. | |
4 | 111 | 167 | 900 | 600 |
5 | 139 | 208 | 720 | 480 |
6 | 167 | 250 | 600 | 400 |
7 | 194 | 291 | 514 | 343 |
8 | 222 | 333 | 450 | 300 |
 
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