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    Roof Sloped Area and Packs Calculator

    About this tool

    Estimate a uniform roof plane by dividing its horizontal projected area by cosine of roof pitch angle. Apply waste allowance and product coverage to estimate whole material packs.

    Slopes & roofs

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    Assumptions and limitations

    One uniform slope only. Roof valleys, ridges, overhangs and overlaps need a separate detailed material takeoff.

    Result

    Worked examples

    10×8 m roof projection at zero pitch

    80 m² surface

    Estimate a uniform roof plane by dividing its horizontal projected area by cosine of roof pitch angle. Apply waste allowance and product coverage to estimate whole material packs.

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