Roofing Materials (cont.)
Fiberglass base sheet ASTM D-4601. 300 square foot roll. Nailed down
  Per 100 square feet R1@.300 Sq 14.40 10.60 25.00
Modified bitumen adhesive. Rubberized. Use to adhere SBS modified bitumen membranes and rolled roofing. Blind nailing cement. Brush grade.
  5 gallons — Ea 73.20 — 73.20
Cold process and lap cement. Bonds plies of built-up roofing and gravel to bare spots on existing gravel roof. Restores severely worn roof. Gallon covers 50 square feet.
  0.9 gallon — Ea 13.10 — 13.10
  4.75 gallons — Ea 40.90 — 40.90
Cold-Apฎ built-up roofing cement, Henry. Bonds layers of conventional built-up roofing or SBS base and cap sheets. Replaces hot asphalt in built-up roofing. For embedding polyester fabric, gravel and granules. Not recommended for saturated felt. ASTM D3019 Type III. Two gallons cover 100 square feet.
  0.9 gallon — Ea 17.80 — 17.80
  4.75 gallons — Ea 59.10 — 59.10
Cold-process and lap cement. ASTM D3019 Type III. Two gallons cover 100 square feet.
  5 gallons — Ea 52.40 — 52.40
Composition Roofing Shingles Material costs include 5% waste. Labor costs include roof loading and typical cutting and fitting for roofs of average complexity. Class A shingles have the highest fire rating.
3-tab asphalt fiberglassฎ shingles, Three bundles per square (100 square feet). 5” exposure, Class A fire rating. 60 MPH wind resistance.
  20 year, no algae-resistance R1@1.83 Sq 56.70 64.90 121.60
  25-30 year, algae-resistant R1@1.83 Sq 77.70 64.90 142.60
Architectural grade laminated shingles, Owens Corning, GAF and similar. Three bundles per square (100 square feet). Class A fire rating. 110 MPH to 130 MPH wind resistance. Limited lifetime warranty.
  No algae resistance R1@1.83 Sq 95.90 64.90 160.80
  Algae resistant, 110mph R1@1.83 Sq 92.00 64.90 156.90
  Algae resistant, 130mph R1@1.83 Sq 92.70 64.90 157.60
Impact resistant, architectural grade laminated shingles, Class 4, limited lifetime warranty, incl algae-resistance, 130MPH wind resistance, Class A fire. Three bundles per square (100 square feet). Class A fire rating. 110 MPH to 130 MPH wind resistance.
  Class 4 impact rated, lifetime warranty, 130MPH R1@1.83 Sq 113.00 64.90 177.90
Premium grade laminated shingles, Owens Corning, GAF and similar. Limited lifetime warranty, algae-resistant, Class A fire rating. 110 MPH to 130 MPH wind resistance. Three bundles per square (100 square feet).
  5-inch exposure, 110MPH R1@1.83 Sq 165.00 64.90 229.90
  5-inch exposure, cool roof Title 24, 130MPH R1@1.83 Sq 213.00 64.90 277.90
  Premium, to 8-inch exposure, 130mph R1@1.83 Sq 260.00 64.90 324.90
Hip and ridge shingles with sealant, Per linear foot of hip or ridge.
  ProEdge hip and ridge R1@.028 LF 1.50 .99 2.49
  StormMaster hip and ridge R1@.028 LF 1.77 .99 2.76
  Decorative ridge R1@.028 LF 2.52 .99 3.51
Shingle starter strip, Peel ‘n’ stick SBS membrane. Rubberized to seal around nails and resist wind lift.
  9" x 33' roll R1@.460 Ea 17.10 16.30 33.40
  Per linear foot R1@.014 LF .52 .50 1.02
Allowance for felt, flashing, fasteners, and vents.
  Typical cost — Sq 20.00 — 20.00
Roofing Papers See also Building Paper. Labor laying paper on 3-in-12 pitch roof.
Asphalt roofing felt (115.5 SF covers 100 SF), labor to roll and mop
  15 lb (432 SF roll) R1@.490 Sq 5.54 17.40 22.94
  30 lb (216 SF roll) R1@.500 Sq 11.10 17.70 28.80

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