Dumpster rentals in Park City come in a variety of sizes and styles that can range from 3 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards.

The most common dumpsters, roll-off dumpsters, and specialty trailer dumpsters are perfect for bigger construction projects such as getting a new roof installed on your home.

While some local roofing companies like On Top Roofing will include a dumpster rental with your project, others will require you to rent a dumpster for your project.

Knowing what size of dumpster to rent can be tricky and getting the correct dumpster size is vital to ensure a smooth roofing process.

Let’s take a look at how you can ensure that you get the correct sized dumpster rental for your roofing project in Park City.

Calculating the Weight of Shingle Debris

Estimating the correct dumpster size for your roofing job can be tricky. If your home currently has a shingle roof, weight is one of the most important things we need to consider.

Shingle debris tends to be very heavy, especially on Park City homes that use architectural shingles.

Because almost all dumpster rental companies have weight limits on each size of dumpster, calculating your old roofs weight will give you the best insight into the right dumpster rental to order.

In the roofing world, everything is calculated by the square. One square is 100 square feet or a 10ft x 10ft area. Most shingles weigh between 275 pounds to 450 pounds per square (one layer).

Your roofing estimate will give you the size of your roof either in square feet or more commonly in squares.

To calculate the weight of your old shingles, you need to estimate the weight per square based on the type of shingle currently on your home.

If you have architectural shingles on your home and you roofing estimate calls for 20 squares of new roofing, we can multiply 20 squares x 450lbs./sq. and get a total weight of 9000 lbs.

If your roof has more than one layer of shingles, you will need to multiply by the layers. Below is the full formulas that you can use.

Formula for calculating roof shingle debris weight

(Roof size in squares x Shingle weight per square x Number of shingle layers) + Estimated plywood/other scraps (if applicable) = Total weight in lbs.

Calculating The Weight of the Metal Debris

Metal roofs are becoming more and more popular in Park City due to their longevity, aesthetic, and overall durability.

Typically a metal roof can last up to 50 years without having to be replaced, and for this reason, metal roofs are often considered lifetime roofs.

But you might have a home with an old metal roof that needs to replaced, so let’s take a look at how you can calculate the weight of your metal roof.

Metal roofs are typically much lighter than shingle roofs and can weight between 80lbs. Per square and 120lbs. Per square depending on the metal used and the metal gauge.

The formula for calculating the weight of a metal roof is the same as with the shingle roofs, but you don’t have to worry about layers.

Formula for calculating roof metal debris weight

(Roof size in squares x Metal Weight per square)+ Estimated plywood/other scraps (if applicable) = Total weight in lbs.

Although the weight on a metal roof will be substantially lower than on a shingle roof, you will want to consider the length of your roof from the eave to the ridge. The longer this measurement is, the bigger the dumpster you will need.

Choosing a Dumpster Rental for Your Park City Roofing Job

As you can see from the examples above, weight is a primary consideration and the most significant variable when choosing the right dumpster size for your roofing project.

You will want to see how much weight is allowed by each dumpster size and pick the dumpster with the weight allowance that is closest to your projects estimated weight requirement.

Common dumpster sizes for roofing projects include 10 yard, 20 yard, and 30-yard dumpsters. If your project is over the weight limit for a specified dumpster size, you will want to check on how much is charged for every additional pound of debris to calculate your total cost.