Are you looking for ways on how to measure your roof for shingles? It is very easy. You need to measure the total area of the two planes of the roof in square feet then add them together. There are some roofs which have more than two planes. In such a case, you need to measure the width and length of each plane then find the area by multiplying the width and the height. The total area can be obtained after you add the area of the individual planes together. Some of the steps you need to take so that you can measure the roof area so that you can know the exact shingles you need are listed below.

How to Measure Your Roof for Shingles

- Measure length of the plane

To get the exact distance between the ends of the plane length, you need to take a tape measure. Ensure you start from the start of each plane. The length refers to the longest distance between the roof planes. Be sure you note down the measurement so that you can use it in further calculations. You can look for someone to hold the tape measure at one end as you stretch to the other end.

- Measure width of the roof plane

The next step you need to take is to take measurements of the width. Remember to get the exact are where the shingles will cover, you need to have the exact area. You need to have the measurements of the width as well as the length so that you can multiply to get the area. You need to spread the tape measure from one end of the width of the roof plane to the other so that you can get the exact measurement. You should as well ensure the tape measure stretches from the start of your roof plane.

- Find the area

To find the area of each plane, you need to multiply the length and the width. Use the measurements obtained above to get the area of each individual plane on your roof. There are some roofs which can have more than one plane. Ensure each plane you have the area in square feet. Multiplying the corresponding length and width will allow you have area of each plane.

- Add the total area of the planes

To find the total area where the shingles will cover, you need to add the individual areas you have obtained from the measurements above. You will need a calculator to make the calculations. 

How to measure your roof for shingles is very easy. Just follow the above steps and you will get the right measurements of your roof area.