One-ply Paroid, which is usually heavy enough for the roof and sides of
most farm and poultry buildings, will save you at least 35% over the
cost of shingles. Here are the figures showing the comparative cost of
one-ply Paroid and B. C. Cedar Shingles.
Clear cedar shingles per square $3.10
4 lbs. nails at 3¢ per lb. .12
Average cost of carpenter labor 1.25 4.47
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Cost per square foot 45¢
1-ply Paroid per square $2.50
Laying .35 2.85
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Cost per square foot 28½¢
Lumber dealers all over the United States and Canada who previously
sold shingles exclusively, now sell large quantities of Paroid Roofing.
That tells the whole story.
In the core of each roll of Paroid sufficient nails, rust-proof caps,
cement, and complete directions for applying are packed. You can lay
it yourself with a hammer and knife. One-ply Paroid, costing about one
half as much as shingles, is heavy enough for most farm and poultry
buildings. For barns, stables, and other large buildings we recommend
two-ply, which is heavier and thicker.