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How to Calculate Roof Square Footage for Accurate Material Estimates
When you are planning a roofing project, one of the first questions you will ask is how much material you actually need. The answer depends on understanding how to calculate roof square footage. It sounds simple, but the actual surface area of a roof is almost always larger than the footprint of the house. The difference comes down to roof pitch, which is the slope of the roof. If you skip this step, you will end up with too many shingles or, worse, not enough to finish the