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 Do-it-yourself materials to install an asphalt shingle roof on an average one-story ranch-style home (with a gently sloping roof of 1,700-2,100 square feet) can run $680-$3,700, depending on the quality of the materials. If the framing supporting your roof is damaged or rotted, it may need repairing or replacing. 2  Or it might need reinforcing to hold heavier roofing materials. 3  This work could add $1,000-$10,000 or more to the roofing project, depending on what's needed.