Picking The Right Dumpster For Your Roofing Project
Theres one thing every good roofing project has in common. The old roof is getting removed and replaced. This means the debris created from the tear off of your existing roof needs to be disposed of. Choosing a professional dumpster service in Maryland gives you more options to help your job go smoothly. Right On Time Dumpster Service is here to help you plan the disposal on of the most important home improvement projects: Roofing.
Do You Have Asphalt Shingles?
As you start planning your next roofing project, here are a few things to consider when choosing dumpsters for your job:
The most common type of roofing material used in Maryland are asphalt shingles. Depending on the type used, weights can vary slightly. A standard asphalt shingle weighs approximately 2 lbs per square foot. As an example, 1 layer of asphalt shingle on 2,000 square feet of roof area will generate approximately 4,000 lbs of debris. If loaded flat and evenly, a 20 yard dumpster with 2 tons of disposal included should work well.
Adding underlayment material, flashing, and any plywood decking that needs to be replaced on this hypothetical project might make the 30 yard dumpster with 3 tons of disposal a better option.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofs are also popular in Maryland. The most common types of metal roofing is steel. Steel weigh slightly more than asphalt, averaging 2.5 lbs per square foot. 1 layer of steel on 2,000 square feet of roof area will generate approximately 5,000 lbs of material. 2.5 tons of steel would fit nicely in a 30 yard dumpster. Contact us for the best prices on hauling recyclable steel to save on disposal fees.
Flat Roofing
Flat roofing roofing materials like TPO, Rubber or asphalt vary in weight a lot and can be found on homes all over Maryland. When dealing with unknown thicknesses or roofing material and insulation, it’s best to have your roof sampled by a professional. It’s easy to use the same calculation of lbs/square foot for any material. Once you know what you’re dealing with you can find weights of most common roofing materials here: https://roofonline.com/weights-measures/weight-of-roofing-materials/
Do You Have A Large Roof That Needs More Than One Dumpster?
Houses that are larger than average or have multiple layers of old roofing to dispose of may need more than one dumpster. Never try to over load a dumpster. Over loaded dumpsters are not safe on your job site and they are not safe or legal to be hauled on the road. Right On Time Dumpster Service will give your the best pricing on roofing dumpsters no matter how small or large your project is. Don’t hesitate to contact us for help saving money on your next dumpster rental in Maryland!