Wood Framing Construction Estimating
Framing Material Estimates
Wood Framing Construction Estimating
- 2″x4″ treated plate-slab permiter x 2 (convert to 2″x6″ manually for 2″x6″ walls)
- Studs – One per lineal foot
- 1″ x 4″ wind bracing – six (6) 12′s and six (6) 14′s per house
- 2″x4″ RL: 1 Story – Lineal footage of walls x 10 2 Story – Lineal footage of walls x 8.
- Second Floor Subflooring – 4′x8′ T&G OSB Subfloor – (2nd floor SF divided by 32) plus 15% waste plus stair landings and curved treads.
- 30oz SubFloor Adhesive – One tube per 2 1/2 sheets of 4′x8′ Subfloor plus one for Stairs.
- OSB – 5 – 6 sheets for headers, platforms, plantledges, etc.
- When OSB Windbracing required for corners – 10 for 1 story houses and 20 for 2 story houses.
- Joists and rafters are estimated per each houses plan
- Lumber companies will provide professional take-offs as a service for purchasing lumber from them. Contact numerous of your local lumber companies and see who will provide you with the best take-off and the best pricing.
