📰 Roofing Blog

Dive into in-depth articles, roofing tips, and project walkthroughs — from measuring techniques to material estimates. Our newest series covers plywood estimating, OSB vs plywood, roof waste factors, and 2025 materials pricing.

Plywood Calculator Guide: How Many Sheets Do I Need?

2025-08-31

Comprehensive plywood calculator guide. Learn how many sheets you need for roofing, flooring, and walls—plus sheet sizes, thicknesses, waste factors, cost estimates, and pro tips.

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Plywood vs OSB: Which Should You Use for Roofing?

2025-08-31

Side-by-side comparison of plywood and OSB for roof decking—cost, strength, moisture resistance, code considerations, and when to choose each.

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Roof Underlayment vs Plywood: What’s the Difference?

2025-08-31

Understand the roles of roof decking (plywood/OSB) vs underlayment, installation order, and why both layers are essential for a watertight roof.

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Roofing Materials Cost Breakdown (2025)

2025-08-31

Updated 2025 price ranges for shingles, plywood/OSB, underlayment, nails, ridge cap, and more—plus budgeting tips and where to save.

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Roof Waste Factor Guide: How Much Extra Material to Order

2025-08-31

How to choose the right waste allowance (10–20%) for different roof types and complexity so you don’t run short—or overspend.

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How to Measure Roof Area

2025-08-15

Learn step-by-step how to accurately measure roof area, including pitch adjustments and square-footage calculations to avoid costly mistakes.

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Estimating Ridge Cap & Valleys

2025-08-10

Best methods for estimating ridge caps and valleys—from measurement techniques to bundle-coverage planning.

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Best Practices for Roofing Nails

2025-08-05

How many nails per shingle do you really need? Nail types, patterns, and fastening techniques that affect roof lifespan.

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