Roofing Reference

Roofing for a 25 m² Roof

How many shingle bundles you need for a 25 square metre roof.

Roofing for 25 m²

10 percent waste, 3 bundles per square.

Squares
3
Bundles
9
squares = 25 ÷ 9.29 × 1.10 = 3

About 269 sq ft of roof.

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About this estimate

One roofing square is about 9.29 square metres, and shingles run three bundles per square. Use the sloped roof area and add 10 percent for waste.

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Common questions

How many bundles for a 25 square metre roof?

About 3 squares with waste, roughly 9 bundles, since one square is about 9.29 square metres.

Do I use the sloped area?

Yes. Measure the actual sloped roof planes, which are larger than the building footprint.
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