A unit of measurement equal to 100 square feet, used in the roofing industry to estimate materials.
A roofing square = 100 square feet of roof area. Roofers use this unit to price materials and labor consistently.
1. Measure roof footprint (length × width)
2. Multiply by pitch factor (e.g., 4/12 pitch = ×1.054, 6/12 = ×1.118, 8/12 = ×1.202)
3. Divide total sq ft by 100 = number of squares
A measurement of area in square feet, commonly used for rooms, homes, and land in the United States.
The amount of concrete needed for a project, typically measured in cubic yards or cubic meters.
A unit of lumber volume equal to a piece 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick (144 cubic inches).
Steel bars embedded in concrete to increase tensile strength, since concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension.
A paste of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks, blocks, or stones in masonry construction.
A construction panel made of gypsum plaster pressed between two sheets of paper, used for interior walls and ceilings.