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

Answer
77.8 squares (234 bundles)
Actual roof area: 7,777 sq ft (with pitch)Includes 10% waste factorEstimated shingle cost: $8,190–$12,870

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How We Calculated This

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

5,000 × pitch factor × 1.10 = 7,777 sq ft. Squares = 77.8. Bundles = 234.

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