Texas Roofing Tear-Offs & Construction Waste Tonnage Optimization
By Commercial Operations, Sky Dumpster• August 16, 2026•6 min read
Roofing contractors in Bexar County know that asphalt shingles are among the heaviest construction materials. A standard 3-tab shingle roof can weigh 250 lbs per square, while architectural shingles can exceed 400 lbs per square.
Sizing Rules for Texas Roofers:
- Up to 25 Squares: A 15-Yard Roll-Off comfortably handles single-layer architectural shingle tear-offs.
- 25 to 45 Squares: A 20-Yard Roll-Off is the industry standard for multi-layer residential re-roofs.
- Commercial & High-Pitch Roofs: Scheduled rapid multi-bin swaps keep your crew productive without overloading highway limits.
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