Roof materials are measured in ‘squares’, with 100 square feet equaling one square. After that, the roofing squares are separated into three bundles. When you hire a contractor to build a new roof, they’ll figure out how many squares you’ll need, leaving 10 to 15% extra for waste and cutting to fit your roof’s specific features like hips and valleys, chimneys and other features. As a result, roofing shingles are usually leftover with no apparent purpose. You may find yourself with an extra bundle or two, depending on your agreements and terms with the contractor. Is there anything you can do with roofing shingles that have been left over? Commercial roofing expert Fields Roof Service is here to help!
Decorative Purposes
If you have any actual wooden leftover shingles, they make fantastic decorations for both the inside and outside of your home. When utilized and organized appropriately, cedar and other wood shingles of the same type have a great deal of visual appeal and are considered universally acceptable. Depending on how many shingles you have on hand, you can make them into a lovely accent wall, an eye-catching mural, or a one-of-a-kind piece of wall art. It’s entirely up to you whether to paint or stain the room.
Future Repairs
Even the best residential roofing job can be ruined by ice dams or severe storms. This way, even if your preferred type or color is no longer available in five (5) or ten (10) years, you’ll be certain to have matching shingles. Simply keep them in the proper location and handle them with caution. Their storage location must be kept at a temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold (which might soften them or reduce the effectiveness of their adhesive strip, respectively), and they must be protected from extremes of humidity. Finding the ideal location for them will maintain them in good shape, make them useful when it comes time for roof care, and save you money.
DIY Construction Projects
Leftover shingles are ideal for small projects such as dog houses, sheds, and gazebos that require roofing supplies. This not only saves you money on materials, but it also saves you a trip to the hardware shop if you’ve already prepared the other building components. If your outbuilding is in a hidden corner of your property, you may not need to match the shingles’ color or style. If it’s visible from the street, though, matching its roofing to yours is a lovely design that attracts attention and provides curb appeal.
Contact Us!
Want a reputable roofing company to handle regular maintenance on your roof? Fields Roof Service is a company devoted to customer satisfaction, roofing excellence, and its employees. Since its founding in 1957, we have strived to provide high-quality service through our excellent workmanship and a strong emphasis on giving our clients the best value for the work we do for them. We are also official members of the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington, Western States Roofing Contractors Association, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish County, and the Better Business Bureau®!
For any inquiries, contact us through (253) 852-4974 or fill out our contact form to request an appointment. We proudly serve clients and homeowners in the state of Washington.
Decorative Purposes
If you have any actual wooden leftover shingles, they make fantastic decorations for both the inside and outside of your home. When utilized and organized appropriately, cedar and other wood shingles of the same type have a great deal of visual appeal and are considered universally acceptable. Depending on how many shingles you have on hand, you can make them into a lovely accent wall, an eye-catching mural, or a one-of-a-kind piece of wall art. It’s entirely up to you whether to paint or stain the room.
Future Repairs
Even the best residential roofing job can be ruined by ice dams or severe storms. This way, even if your preferred type or color is no longer available in five (5) or ten (10) years, you’ll be certain to have matching shingles. Simply keep them in the proper location and handle them with caution. Their storage location must be kept at a temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold (which might soften them or reduce the effectiveness of their adhesive strip, respectively), and they must be protected from extremes of humidity. Finding the ideal location for them will maintain them in good shape, make them useful when it comes time for roof care, and save you money.
DIY Construction Projects
Leftover shingles are ideal for small projects such as dog houses, sheds, and gazebos that require roofing supplies. This not only saves you money on materials, but it also saves you a trip to the hardware shop if you’ve already prepared the other building components. If your outbuilding is in a hidden corner of your property, you may not need to match the shingles’ color or style. If it’s visible from the street, though, matching its roofing to yours is a lovely design that attracts attention and provides curb appeal.
Contact Us!
Want a reputable roofing company to handle regular maintenance on your roof? Fields Roof Service is a company devoted to customer satisfaction, roofing excellence, and its employees. Since its founding in 1957, we have strived to provide high-quality service through our excellent workmanship and a strong emphasis on giving our clients the best value for the work we do for them. We are also official members of the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington, Western States Roofing Contractors Association, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish County, and the Better Business Bureau®!
For any inquiries, contact us through (253) 852-4974 or fill out our contact form to request an appointment. We proudly serve clients and homeowners in the state of Washington.
