What Is a Roofing Square and Why It Matters for Your Project
If you are planning a roof replacement or a new build, you have probably heard the term "roofing square" tossed around by contractors and suppliers. But what is a roofing square exactly? It is not a carpenter's square or a speed square, though those are useful tools. In the roofing trade, a roofing square is a unit of measurement that equals 100 square feet of roof area. That simple definition hides a lot of practical nuance. Understanding roofing squares helps you estimate