APPROXIMATE COST OF ROOF TILING, PER SQUARE =======================================+=========+=========+========== | | Cost of |Total Cost Classification | | Laying |Exclusive | Cost |Including| of | of Tile | Ashphalt|Builder’s |Delivered| Felt | Profit ---------------------------------------+---------+---------+---------- Shingle tile (rectangular), 6" × 12" | $13.00 | $ 7.50 | $20.50 Shingle tile (rectangular), 8" × 12" | 14.00 | 6.50 | 20.50 Shingle tile (geometric shapes) | 12.00 | 7.00 | 19.00 Conosera (interlocking), 8" × 12" | 14.00 | 5.50 | 19.50 Conosera (interlocking), 10" × 15" | 12.00 | 5.00 | 17.00 Conosera, combination 8" × 12" | | | and 2" × 12" | 16.50 | 8.00 | 24.50 French A (interlocking), size 10" × 15"| 12.00 | 5.00 | 17.00 Spanish, 8" × 12" | 13.00 | 6.50 | 19.50 Old Spanish, semicircular, channels | | | laid alternately, concave and convex | 22.50 | 10.00 | 32.50 Roman, pan and semicircular roll, | | | laid 7½ in. center to center of rolls| 17.00 | 8.00 | 25.00 Greek, pan and semihexagonal cap, | | | laid 7½ in. center to center of caps | 17.00 | 8.00 | 25.00 Promenade for flat roofs, laid on 5 | | | layers of asphalt felt in asphalt | | | pitch | 7.00 | 13.00 | 20.00 =======================================+=========+=========+========== In Table XIII is given a list of the prevailing styles of roof tiling, the cost of tiling, labor, etc. per square, pertaining to each variety. The prices in the table are based on the natural red color of the clay when burnt; extra prices are asked for glazed-surface finish which can be obtained in different colors. The prices in the table are based on quantities of not less than 30 squares, as less than a minimum carload means increased freight rates. The prices given cover railroad delivery to points in the Eastern and Middle States. Labor, etc. being based on current prices. The above prices are figured on the tile being laid on wooden sheathing; if laid on book tile or cement add 20 per cent. If copper nails are used, care must be taken in figuring the number of nails, as well as their length and gauge, for the special forms of tile specified. Fluctuating values of copper make this an item of much importance. Ridges, hip rolls, barge tile, and finials are charged as extras and due allowance must be made for cutting at valleys and hips.