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How much roofing for a 3,500 sq ft house with 12/12 pitch?

Answer
54.4 squares (164 bundles)
Actual roof area: 5,444 sq ft (with pitch)Includes 10% waste factorEstimated shingle cost: $5,740–$9,020

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How We Calculated This

Squares = (Footprint × Pitch Multiplier × 1.10) / 100

3,500 × pitch factor × 1.10 = 5,444 sq ft. Squares = 54.4. Bundles = 164.

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