Which roofing component consists of multiple shingles tied together in a unit for installation?

• A. Battens
• B. Cap flashing
• C. Bundle
• D. Base flashing

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is how shingles are packaged for installation. Shingles are sold in bundles, which are groups of shingles tied together so you can handle a ready-to-install unit. This makes planning and nailing easier, and, depending on the shingle type, three bundles typically cover about a square (100 square feet) of roof once laid out correctly. The bundling also helps with color uniformity and makes it simpler to stage materials on the roof.

Battens are horizontal strips used to support shingles or tiles in some systems, not groups of shingles. Cap flashing and base flashing are metal pieces used to seal and direct water at joints and edges, not bundled shingle units. So, the item described as a single installable unit consisting of multiple shingles tied together is a bundle.