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How much roofing for a 5,000 sq ft house with 10/12 pitch?

Answer
71.6 squares (215 bundles)
Actual roof area: 7,161 sq ft (with pitch)Includes 10% waste factorEstimated shingle cost: $7,525–$11,825

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How We Calculated This

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

5,000 × pitch factor × 1.10 = 7,161 sq ft. Squares = 71.6. Bundles = 215.

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