So the quantity can be divided by the area of one sheet in order to calculate the required number of sheets.įinally, all the above-mentioned material quantities are listed down in an excel spreadsheet to prepare a detailed lumber takeoff list.Įmail your drawings to *protected email* in order to get a free lumber estimate quote!
Normally the plywood sheets come in a size of 4'x8'. The plywood quantity can be measured in square footage. Plywood sheathing for roof and exterior walls are also quantified and listed in a lumber take-off. In tenant improvement (TI) projects, the typical lumber scope includes wood wall infill, roof framing infill, RTU supports, plywood decking addition, skylight curbs, roof opening framings, etc. Also, the stair stringers, knee wall framing, and trim joists are included in the lumber estimate. Sometimes, designers also use 2x8 wood studs in exterior walls for a multiple-story building. Normally 2x4 studs are used for the interior wall framing and 2圆 for the exterior walls.
The number of studs in the wall framing is counted while considering their spacing requirement and cross-section.
The wood beams for roofing and flooring are counted and listed in the takeoff list along with the cross-section and lengths. A count of lumber connector hardware like HDUs, straps, nailing, screws, simpson ties, angles etc. It also includes roof and floor framing elements like trusses, rafters, outriggers, TJI's, PSL beams, and GLB beams, wooden joists, floor decking. A typical lumber takeoff includes the count of wood elements like blockings, wooden posts, headers above openings, wall studs, wood beams, etc.
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