How roofing squares, layers and shingle types turn into weight and container size, with tips for protecting the driveway and loading safely.
A roof is measured in squares, and each square covers one hundred square feet of roof. Asphalt shingles weigh a few hundred pounds per square, and every extra layer adds more. Add felt, flashing and nails and a tear-off becomes a heavy haul. Container size is a balance between that weight and the volume the shingles take up, which is why a roof is sometimes a weight problem more than a space problem.
To pick a size, ask your roofer for the number of squares and the number of layers, and tell us the shingle type. An average single-layer roof often fits a twenty-yard, while larger or multi-layer roofs may need more or a second container. Homeowners in Nashville also benefit from placing the container close to the eave, protecting the driveway with plywood and covering the load when rain is coming.
One square is one hundred square feet.
Each layer adds weight.
Heavier shingles add up quickly.
Short, safe throw distance.
Wet shingles weigh more.
A backup if the roof is bigger.
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Often yes, because weight adds up fast.
Sometimes. Ask us whether an option is available.
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