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    nanaleeza Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 12, 2012, 10:14 AM
    How many bundles of shingles needed for a gable style roof?
    How many bundles of shingles (3 bundles per square) needed to cover a new constructed roof without a starter course. The roof has a 5/12 slope.
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    Jan 12, 2012, 11:07 AM
    No idea, you did not tell us the size of the roof, what is the width and length of the roof. Are there porch areas.

    Are you wanting to keep a couple of full bundles extra so you have matching shingles for repairs latter.
    What you are using for a starter course?
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    Jan 16, 2012, 05:31 PM
    Roof has the dimensions: 32' long, 28' long, 27' wide,25' wide with a 5/13 slope. How many bundles of shingles (3 bundles per square ) is needed to conver a roof with the dimensions given? Not calculating for a starter course for shingles.
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