The Great Depression did not fully end until the United States entered World War II in 1941. The war unified the country politically and revitalized industry and employment. The United States emerged from World War II as a major industrial and political power.
Depending on the type of your roof, choice of shingles, geographic location, and the contractor or weekend warrior you choose to hire, your total average cost for a composition shingles roof could range from $2.75 to $7.50 per square foot installed. â Thatâs anywhere from $275 to $750 per square.
1 Having someone install a wood shingle roof runs anywhere from $4-$7 a square foot, or about $6,800-$14,700 for an average one-story ranch-style home (with a roof of 1,700-2,100 square feet). 2  Wood shakes are split by hand from wood blocks, are sometimes grooved and have a more rustic, unique look.