ESTIMATING ROOFING MATERIALS:

Sample Problem
Estimate the number of standard corrugated G.I. Sheet required for the roof as shown as shown in the Figure
Solution:
Estimating Procedures:

12.40 = 17.46
1. Dlvide the gutter length by the effective width of one roofing 0.71
sheet to get the number of rows required to cover the whole
length of the gutter line. Round decimals to 1. says = 17.00 sheets

2. From drawing (b) or from details of rafters, determine the

3 pcs. 8' long roofing sheet
number of roofing sheets according to length, laid along the
2 pcs. 6' long roofing sheet
roof slope;

3. To get the total number of roofing sheet required, multiply

the result obtained in No. 1 above by the numver of roofing 18 x 3 = 54 pcs. 8' long roofing sheets
sheet by length, lain on the roof slope. 18 x 2 = 36 pcs. 6' long roofing sheets