Squares
A roofing unit equal to 100 square feet of roof surface area.
Material orders, labor pricing, and waste calculations are all based on squares. A typical 2,500 sq ft residential roof is 25 squares. Always include waste factor (typically 8–15% depending on pitch and complexity).
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