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Roof Pitch Factors

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Roof Pitch Factors

Roof Pitch Factors Used in Formulas Below 2/12 Pitch = 1.014 • 3/12 Pitch = 1.031 • 4/12 Pitch = 1.054 • 5/12 Pitch = 1.086 • 6/12 Pitch = 1.118 • 7/12 Pitch = 1.158 8/12 Pitch = 1.202 • 9/12 Pitch = 1.251 • 10/12 Pitch = 1.302 • 11/12 Pitch = 1.357 [...]

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Concrete Slab Estimating

Construction Estimating
Concrete Slab Estimate

Concrete POLY FORMULA – Total slab area + total beam lengths x 3 = total poly square footage. Concrete for 10″ x 24″ beams is calculated to cover 32 sq. ft. of slab area at 4″ deep. Flatwork, driveways, and sidewalks are estimated to cover 75 sq. ft. per cubic yard. One roll of wire [...]

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