Insight
Installed cost per square (USD) shows an upward pattern, with a visible peak around Architectural (dimensional) shingles at 500.Asphalt Roofing Materials Ranked by Cost
All 2 asphalt roofing materials ranked by cost. Compare installed cost, weight per square, lifespan, fire rating, and wind resistance side by side.
Roof dimensions
Material & waste
58
Total bundles
18.4
Roofing squares
1,677
Actual roof sq ft
5,903
Total weight (lbs)
Slope factor: 1.1180Waste: +10%Dead load: 3.5199999999999996 psf
| Footprint area | 1,500 sq ft |
| Actual roof area | 1,677 sq ft |
| With waste (10%) | 1,845 sq ft |
| Roofing squares | 18.4 |
| Main bundles | 56 |
| Starter bundles | 1 |
| Ridge cap bundles | 1 |
| Total bundles | 58 |
| Total weight | 5,903 lbs (2.68 t) |
| Eave linear ft (est.) | 77 lf |
Asphalt roofing materials ranked by cost
2 asphalt roofing materials. US national averages (RSMeans 2024).
Asphalt roofing — installed cost per square
Visual Analysis1 series2 points
Interactive bar view for 1 series and 2 sampled points, built for quick reading and clear comparison.
Trend
Upward
Min
350
Max
500
X-axis: MaterialY-axis: Installed cost per square ($)
Asphalt roofing — installed cost per square
Asphalt roofing — weight per square
Visual Analysis1 series2 points
Interactive bar view for 1 series and 2 sampled points, built for quick reading and clear comparison.
Trend
Downward
Min
230
Max
320
Insight
Weight per square (lbs) shows a downward pattern, with a visible peak around Architectural (dimensional) shingles at 320.X-axis: MaterialY-axis: Weight per square (lbs)
Asphalt roofing — weight per square
Asphalt roofing — lifespan comparison
Visual Analysis1 series2 points
Interactive bar view for 1 series and 2 sampled points, built for quick reading and clear comparison.
Trend
Downward
Min
20
Max
37.5
Insight
Mid lifespan (years) shows a downward pattern, with a visible peak around Architectural (dimensional) shingles at 37.5.X-axis: MaterialY-axis: Lifespan (years)
Asphalt roofing — lifespan comparison
Asphalt roofing cost tiers
Budget < $400/sq, Mid-range $400–$450/sq, Premium > $450/sq.
Asphalt roofing — key highlights
Most affordable: 3-tab asphalt shingles at $350/sq installed. Lifespan: 15–25 years.
Most expensive: Architectural (dimensional) shingles at $500/sq installed. Lifespan: 25–50 years.
Longest lasting: Architectural (dimensional) shingles — up to 50 years. Cost-per-year of service: $200/yr (on a 1,500 sq ft roof).
Asphalt materials span $150/sq installed cost range. Higher upfront cost often means fewer replacements over the life of the building.
Sources & Standards
- International Code Council. "International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings." 2024 Edition.Building code requirements for concrete, framing, and structural calculations
- American Concrete Institute. "Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-19)."Concrete mix ratios, strength requirements, and reinforcement standards