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How many do you need?
In order to determine how many cedar shingles
needed to complete your project, you will need to determine the
number of square feet of area you have to cover. You will need to:
1. Measure the length and width of all surfaces to
be covered. Figure appropriately for large windows and doors,
keeping in mind that a you may encounter a small amount of waste
when siding these areas.
2. Multiply the length by the
width of each side.
3.Add the totals for each side of
the project.
4. Calculate the number of shingles
needed.
Example:
A small barn with two walls
measuring 20’ wide and 12’ high (Walls 1). There are also two end
walls measuring 12’ wide and 12’ high (Walls 2). The gable ends
are triangular, measuring 12’ wide and 4’ high (Gable Ends). No
windows or doorways are expected.
Measurements:
Walls 1:
20’ x 12’ = 240 square feet x 2 = 480 square feet
Walls 2: 12’
x 12’ = 144 square feet x 2 = 288 square feet
Gable Ends: *12’
x 4’ divided by 2 = 24 square feet x 2 = 48 square
feet
*Formula for calculating triangles: ½ base x hieght Thus,
one would purchase 8-1/2 square (34 bundles) of cedar shingles to
cover this building.
Totaling the numbers of square feet, we
have 816 square feet to be covered.
Thus, one would purchase
8-81/2 square (34 bundles) of cedar shingles to cover this
building.
Click here
for a printable form to guide you in estimating the amount
of shingles you are going to need.
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