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How to Rent the Right Size Dumpster for your Roofing Project

When you are roofing your house, you need to think about the materials. It would be best to think about how much it will cost and how much old roofing material you will have to take off. It would help if you also got bids from contractors. But have you thought about what kind of dumpster you will need for all the roofing debris?

First, you need to determine what type of shingles you have on your roof. It would help if you also thought about whether or not the old shingles will come off before the new roofing system is installed. That matters because some types of shingles are heavier than others. And dumpsters, while categorized by how many cubic yards they can hold, also have a weight limit.

The most common type of shingle is called a “three-tab” shingle. It is lighter than the more extensive shingles. If your home is old and was shingled with antiquated materials that are no longer produced, contact your roofing contractor their opinion on how much they weigh.

How to calculate what you need in Asphalt Shingles

Your roofing contractor might use words that you’re not familiar with. For example, they might say your house has an area of “20 square.” This means your roof is the size of a 2,000-square-foot space. Each “square” is 100 square ft.

Each bundle of three-tab shingles weighs between 60 and 80 pounds. So, if you have a 2,000-square-foot roof, you will have approximately 3,600 to 4,800 pounds of shingles coming off your top.

Calculating Other Materials

If you are tearing off materials that are not asphalt shingles, consider the following details for the most common weight per square foot of each material:

Copper – .85 lbs

Wood shingles – 4.5 lbs

Slate – 10 lbs

Clay tile – 12-20 lbs

Fiberglass shingles – 4.5 lbs

Aluminum – .50 lbs

Concrete tile – 8 to 10 lbs

The weight of the roofing material you use is essential. 15-pound paper weighs around .2 pounds per square foot. 30-pound paper weighs about .3 pounds per square foot, and 45-pound paper comes in at .5 pounds per square foot. For example, you’ve got a 2,000-square-foot roof, you’re getting 400 to 1,000 extra pounds in felt paper alone.

Determine what type of shingles you have on your roof before your new roofing system is installed. That matters because some shingle types are heavier than others. And dumpsters, while categorized in cubic yards.

Rent the Correct Dumpster Size

The smallest rental dumpster companies offer six cubic yards. This can hold up to 4,000 pounds of materials. Remember that the weight of roofing materials will be a lot, so this dumpster might only be good for smaller projects, such as the roofing materials on a detached single-car garage.

The two most common rental dumpsters for roofing projects are ten cubic yards and 15 cubic yards. The trimmer can hold up to 5,000 pounds of waste, while the larger can hold 6,000 pounds.

If your roofing project accounts for two layers of materials coming off, you will probably want to consider the 20 dumpster, which can hold up to 8,000 pounds of material.

And if your project involves more than two layers of roofing materials being removed, you’ll need to consider a 30 yard dumpster, which can hold up to 11,000 pounds of debris.

Rent from the Experts

Don’t risk getting the wrong size dumpster – call an expert and get their opinion. At Precision Disposal, we are experts in the South Florida Area. Our roll-off dumpster rental services in port st Lucie give you the assurances you need that your project will go smoothly. You can go to our “ask an expert” page on our website and ask your question, or call us at (773) 295-0303. We’re fast, reliable, and ready to help.

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