Roof Calculator
Roof Measuring Made Easy
A roof calculator is a tool that can help you take a lot of the guess work away from determining the cost of a new roof. The idea of replacing a roof can be more than you want to think about, especially if you are not familiar with the process and do not know an experienced roofing contractor. Once you have a basic education on the subject you will know the questions to ask that will get you the information you need to make the best decisions.
It makes no difference what type of roofing project you are considering – a roof calculator gives you a very good ballpark estimate. Some of the variables affecting the price include your choice for roofing materials, the size of your roof, the degree of steepness on the slope and the overall design. Beware of choosing a calculator from a roofing company not located in Northern Virginia. Your estimate needs to reflect the material and contractor prices where you live.
The roof calculator provides fields for entering information necessary to do the estimate. The first information you need is the height and width of the area of the roof to be replaced. It may be the entire roof or one section. Either way you do not need to climb a ladder. Take the best approximate measurement from the ground. Use a hundred foot tape measure if you have one. Basically you are measuring the width and length of the house, including the roof overhang if you are replacing the entire roof.
The costs provided by the roof calculator go on the assumption that you will be contracting the services of a professional roofer using the appropriate industry practices based on state regulations. Detailed instructions are offered with the calculator to help you decide on the complexity of your roof and the pitch. The roofing materials you choose to finish the roof will have a large impact on the final price. For example, there is a dramatic difference between the cost of asphalt shingles and slate tiles. By the time you are through with the calculator you will have a good idea of what is involved in replacing your roof.
