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2. Square (unit) - Wikipedia

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   The square is an Imperial unit of area that is used in the construction industry in the United States and Canada, [1] and was historically used in Australia. One square is equal to 100 square feet. Examples where the unit is used are roofing shingles, metal roofing, vinyl siding, and fibercement siding products.

3. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   With an area of 6000 m 2 (1½ acres), it was one of the largest wooden shingle roofs in Europe. A roof’s shingles are a roof covering consisting of individual overlapping elements. These elements are typically flat, rectangular shapes laid in courses from the bottom edge of the roof up, with each successive course overlapping the joints below.

4. Course (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   [1] Starting course: The first course of a unit, usually referring to shingles. [1] Case course: Units form the foundation or footing course. It is the lowest course in a masonry wall used for multiple functions, mostly structural. [1] Barge course: Units form the coping of a wall by bricks set on edge. [1]

5. Not all roofing shingles are created equal: Here are options ...

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   Wood shingles and shake: "Wood shakes are handmade and rougher-looking than wood shingles, which are usually cut by machine. If you live in a fire-prone area, look for Class A fire-rated wood ...

6. The cheapest ways to build a house, and the most affordable ...

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   (For a 2,000-square-foot home, that comes to $300,000.) ... drywall or roof shingles — to be cut to fit, with the excess getting thrown away. ... Not all building methods are created equal.

7. Asphalt shingle - Wikipedia

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   Such shingles resist fire better than those with organic/paper mats, making them eligible for as high as a class "A" rating. Area density typically ranges from 1.8 to 2.3 pounds per square foot (8.8–11.2 kg/m 2). Fiberglass shingles gradually began to replace organic felt shingles, and by 1982 overtook them in use.