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Re-Shingling Your Roof? Here’s What You Need to Know

Spring
is a popular season for home improvement projects on Long Island. One
of the top things that homeowners do during this time of the year is
replace their roof. Harsh winter conditions can their toll on your
shingles, and it is a good idea to replace them before the spring
showers hit.
If you
are planning on re-shingling your roof, these three decisions should
be at the top of your priority list:
  1. Determine
    what type of shingle you will use.
  2. Find
    a qualified contractor to get the job done (unless you plan on doing
    it yourself).
  3. Figure
    out how you are going to dispose of your old shingles.
If you are reroofing your home by yourself, one of the biggest
challenges you will face is getting rid of your old shingles. Even if
you hire a contractor, you will want to clarify who is responsible
for this part of the job. Weighing up to 400 pounds per square (a
roofing term used to signify 100 square feet), shingles are very
heavy and will likely require professional help to dispose of.
In most cases, the best option for getting rid of your shingles is
renting a dumpster. In order to avoid overloading it, it is important
that you get a container that is properly sized to accommodate your
home’s roof.
Here are the dumpster sizes that we recommend for two of the most
popular shingle types – 3-tab and architectural:
3-Tab
Shingles
  • 20 square of shingles – 10 yard dumpster
  • 40 square of shingles – 20 yard dumpster
  • 60 square of shingles – 30 yard dumpster
Architectural
Shingles
  • 20 square of shingles – 15 yard dumpster
  • 40 square of shingles – 30 yard dumpster
  • 60 square of shingles – 40+ yard dumpster
Different dumpster rental providers have different weight limits, so
it is important to know these numbers beforehand in order to avoid
getting slammed with extra charges.
Searching for a rental dumpster in New York? Look no further than 866 We Junk It. With over 20 years of experience serving Long Island,
Queens, and New York City, don’t trust anyone else with your junk
removal needs. Visit our website for more information or call us at
866-935-8654 for a free quote.
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Renting a Dumpster for Roofing Shingles? Read This First.

If you
are planning on replacing your home’s roofing shingles, there are
many things you have to take into consideration. Finding the right
shingles and the right contractor to install them should be at the
top of your priority list, closely followed by the disposal of your
old shingles.
If your
roofing company doesn’t include the haul-away of your old shingles,
you could find yourself in a last-minute bind. Prevent this from
happening to you by ordering a ready-to-load rental dumpster at the
start of your roofing project.
If you
are renting a dumpster to dispose of old roofing shingles, here’s
what you need to know.
Roofing Squares
In the
roofing industry, the preferred unit of measurement is a “square”,
which is equal to 100 square feet. So, if you have a 4,000 square
foot roof, you will have 40 squares of shingles to replace.
Understanding this and effectively communicating it to your dumpster
rental provider will help them recommend the container that is the
right size for your project.
Shingle Weight
Shingles
are a very heavy material, which is important to know because almost
every dumpster rental company has a strict weight capacity on their
containers. Staying under this limit is necessary in order to avoid
getting hit with extra fees and charges.
There
are two common types of roofing shingles; 3-Tab and Architectural.
3-Tab shingles are the more economical option, and weigh about 250
lbs. per square. The premium Architectural shingles weigh in at about
400 lbs. per square.
Here
are the dumpster sizes we recommend for each shingle type:

3-Tab Shingles

  • 20
    square of shingles – 10 yard dumpster
  • 40
    square of shingles – 20 yard dumpster
  • 60
    square of shingles – 30 yard dumpster

Architectural Shingles

  • 20
    square of shingles – 15 yard dumpster
  • 40
    square of shingles – 30 yard dumpster
  • 60
    square of shingles – 40+ yard dumpster
The
right size will vary depending on your provider’s weight limits, so
always make sure to ask what they are when you are shopping around!
If you
are searching for an affordable dumpster rental company in New York,
look no further than 1-866-We-Junk-It. Family owned and operated for
more than 15 years, we are Long Island and New York City’s first
choice for storage container rentals and junk removal services. Learn
more about our company by visiting our website, or call us for a free
quote at 1-866-935-8654.