Table of contents
Beams
Carpentry Crews
Floor/Ceiling Framing
Roof Framing
Sheathing and Deck
Wall Framing
06 Rough Carpentry - Beams
GluLam Beams Only - Linear, LVL Beams Only - Linear, PSL Beams Only - Linear
Summary: These assemblies work with a linear takeoff and are designed exactly the same way. Only the material items are different.
Variables:
Waste Percentage - Enter the percentage waste factor you wish to use.
Required Items:
There are no required items in these assemblies.
Item Groups:
Beam Material - As stated above, each assembly contains a list of the specified material type, all calculated from the linear footage of the takeoff and the waste factor entered.
Lumber Beams Only - Linear
Summary: This assembly works with a linear takeoff.
Variables:
Beam Member Count
Waste Percentage
Filler Height In Inches
Number Of Filler Layers
Cap Lumber Count
Required Items:
16d , 3 3/8" - Sinkers - Item is calculated in pounds using the linear takeoff, Beam Member Count and Filler Height In Inches variables.
Item Groups:
Choose If Douglas Fir/Southern Yellow Pine/White Pine Material - Three item groups each containing items of that species of wood. All are calculated using the linear takeoff, Beam Member Count variable, Waste Factor variable and length of the board.
Choose Filler Material - Calculated using the linear takeoff, waste variable and both filler variables and the size of each sheet.
Choose Beam Lumber Summary - Contains summary items reflecting the total linear takeoff.
Choose Top and/or Bottom Cap Lumber If Needed - Calculated using the linear takeoff, Cap Lumber Count variable and length of each board.
Carpentry Crew by Area or Pitched Area/Count/Linear/Surface Area
Summary: These assemblies are essentially the same, just designed for different measurement types
Variables:
Production In Sq Ft Per Hour/Production In Lin Ft Per Hour/Production Per Each - All essentially the same variable depending on the assembly, used to calculate the number of crew hours needed.
Required Items:
There are no required items in these assemblies.
Item Groups:
Crew Configuration - Choose the crew configuration you wish to consider for this takeoff.
Ceiling Framing 2x4/2x6 - Linear NEW
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a linear takeoff. Measure one side of the ceiling area perpendicular to the joists. Both assemblies are the same aside from the size of boards offered as items.
Variables:
Joist Spacing In Inches - used to calculate the joist material and sinkers.
Waste Percentage - enter a percentage number, used to calculate band material items.
Joist Span In Feet - enter the length of your joists, used to calculate the Frame Ceiling summary item.
Number Of Band Boards - used to calculate the band material items.
Number Of Bridging Runs - used to calculate the bridging material items.
Required Items:
Frame Ceiling (Area) - a summary item for the total area of the ceiling in question
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using all variables and the linear takeoff measurement
Item Groups:
Joist Material - calculated using the linear takeoff and joist spacing variable
Band Material (if required) - calculated using the linear takeoff and number of band boards variable
Bridging Material (if required) - calculated using the linear takeoff and bridging runs variable
Decking Finish - Area
Summary: This assembly works with an Area takeoff
Variables:
Waste Factor 1 To 100 - enter a percentage waste factor
Required Items:
Exterior Deck Area - a summary item reflecting the square footage from the takeoff
Item Groups:
Choose Deck Boards - a selection of pressure treated lumber calculated using the takeoff area and waste factor variable
Exterior Deck Framing 2x8/2x10/2x12 - Linear
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a linear takeoff. Measure one edge of the deck perpendicular to the joists. All of them are the same aside from the size of boards offered as items.
Variables:
Waste Percentage - enter a waste factor, used to calculate ledger and rim boards
Ledger Count - used to calculate the ledger board items
Joist Spacing In Inches - used to calculate the joist items
Joist Span In Feet - used to calculate the area summary item
Number Of Bridging Runs - used to calculate the bridging run items
Required Items:
Exterior Deck To Frame (Area) - a summary item reflecting the total square footage of the deck
16d, 4" - Galvanized - calculated using all variables and the linear takeoff
Item Groups:
Ledger Board material - calculated using the linear takeoff and ledger count variable
Rim Board Material - calculated using the linear takeoff
Joist Material - calculated using the linear takeoff and joist spacing variable
Bridging Material - calculated using the linear takeoff and bridging run variable
Floor/Ceiling Framing 2x8/2x10/2x12 - Linear NEW
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a linear takeoff. Measure one edge of the area perpendicular to the joists. All of them are the same aside from the size of boards offered as items.
Variables:
Joist Spacing In Inches - used to calculate the joist items
Waste Percentage - enter a waste factor, used to calculate ledger and rim boards
Joist Span In Feet - used to calculate the area summary item
Number of Band Boards - used to calculate band board items
Number Of Bridging Runs - used to calculate the bridging run items
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using all variables and the linear takeoff
Item Groups:
Joist Material - calculated using the linear takeoff and joist spacing variable
Band Material (if required) - calculated using the linear takeoff and band board variable
Location - summary item calculated using the linear takeoff and joist span variable
Bridging Material - calculated using the linear takeoff and bridging run variable
Floor/Ceiling Framing TJI - Linear NEW
Summary: This assembly is designed for a linear takeoff. Measure one edge of the area perpendicular to the joists. All of them are the same aside from the size of boards offered as items.
Variables:
Joist Spacing In Inches - used to calculate the joist items
Waste Percentage - enter a waste factor, used to calculate ledger and rim boards
Joist Span In Feet - used to calculate the area summary item
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using all variables and the linear takeoff
Item Groups:
Joist Material - calculated using the linear takeoff and joist spacing variable
Location - summary item calculated using the linear takeoff and joist span variable
Steel Bridging
Summary: This assembly is designed for a linear takeoff. Measure one edge of the area perpendicular to the joists. All of them are the same aside from the size of boards offered as items.
Variables: There are no custom variables in this assembly.
Required Items: There are no required items in this assembly.
Item Groups:
Bridging Material - calculated using the linear takeoff total.
Rafters - 2x4/2x6/2x8/2x10/2x12 - Linear
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a linear takeoff. Measure one edge of the area perpendicular to the rafters. All of them are the same aside from the size of boards offered as items.
Variables:
Rafter Length In Feet - used to calculate the area summary item
Number Of Bracing Runs - used to calculate bracing lumber items
Waste Percentage - enter a waste factor, used to calculate ledger and rim boards
Rafter Spacing In Inches - Used to calculate the number of joist items
Required Items:
Roof Area To Frame (area) - a square foot summary of the roof section measured
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using all variables and the linear takeoff
Item Groups:
Rafter Lumber - calculated using the linear takeoff and rafter spacing variable
Bracing Lumber - calculated using the linear takeoff and bracing run variable
Truss to Wall Connectors - calculated using the linear takeoff measurement and 24 inch spacing
Trusses - Common/Flat/Mono Slope/Scissor - Linear
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a linear takeoff. Measure one edge of the area perpendicular to the rafters. All of them are structured the same .
Variables:
Roof Span In Feet - used to calculate the area summary item
Number Of Bracing Runs - used to calculate bracing lumber items
Waste Percentage - enter a waste factor, used to calculate ledger and rim boards
Required Items:
Roof Trusses To Set (area) - a square foot summary of the roof section measured
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using all variables and the linear takeoff
Item Groups:
Truss - calculated using the linear takeoff and 24 inch spacing
Bracing Lumber - calculated using the linear takeoff and bracing run variable
Truss to Wall Connectors - calculated using the linear takeoff measurement and 24 inch spacing
Pitched Roof Sheathing - Pitched Area
Summary: This assemblies is designed for a pitched area takeoff.
Variables:
Waste Percentage - enter a waste factor, used to calculate sheathing material
Productivity Sf Per Hour - Used to calculate crew labor
Joist Or Stud Spacing Inches - Needed to calculate nails
Nail Spacing Inches - Needed to calculate nails
Required Items:
Roof Sheathing to Install (Area) - Summary item reflecting the total square footage of the pitched area takeoff
Item Groups:
Sheathing Material - calculated using the Pitched Area takeoff and waste variable
Fasteners - Calculated using the Pitched Area takeoff and both spacing variables
Sheathing Crew (if used) - Calculated using the Pitched Area takeoff and productivity variable
Sheathing - Area
Summary: This assembly is designed for an area takeoff.
Variables:
Waste Factor 1 To 100 - enter a waste factor, used to calculate sheathing material
Productivity Sf Per Hour - Used to calculate crew labor
Joist Or Stud Spacing Inches - Needed to calculate nails
Nail Spacing Inches - Needed to calculate nails
Required Items: There are no required items in this assembly
Item Groups:
Type Of Sheathing - calculated using the Area takeoff and waste variable
Choose Fasteners - Calculated using the Area takeoff and both spacing variables
Choose Crew For Sheathing - Calculated using the Area takeoff and productivity variable
Location - a selection of Summary items reflecting where you measured, using the takeoff area total
Sheathing Plan View - Linear
Summary: This assembly is designed for a linear takeoff and can be used for walls, ceilings, floors or roof. Measure one side of the area needing sheathing. This can calculate one or two sides of the target area.
Variables:
Sheathing Height Ft Side 1 - Enter the height or length of one side of your area, perpendicular to the takeoff measurement.
Sheathing Height Ft Side 2 - Enter the height or length of the other side of your area, perpendicular to the takeoff measurement.
Waste Factor 1 To 100 - enter a waste factor, used to calculate sheathing material
Joist Or Stud Spacing Inches - Needed to calculate nails
Nail Spacing Inches - Needed to calculate nails
Required Items: There are no required items in this assembly
Item Groups:
Type of Sheathing - calculated using the Linear takeoff, waste factor and height variables
Choose Fasteners - Calculated using the Linear takeoff, height variables, and both spacing variables
Location - a selection of Summary items reflecting where you measured, using the linear takeoff total and height variables
2" x 4" Pony Wall Plan View - Surface Area
Summary: This assembly is designed for a surface area takeoff and can be used to figure any type of wall to be framed. It yields total linear footage of studs rather than a stud count.
Variables:
Top Plate Count - Enter how many layers of top plates run the length of the wall
Lumber Waste 1 To 100 - enter a waste factor, used to calculate all lumber
Stud Spacing Inches - Used to calculate stud and nail items
Bottom Plate Count - Enter how many layers of bottom plates run the length of the wall
Crew Production Linear Ft Per Hour - used to calculate crew labor items
Required Items:
Frame 2x4 Walls (linear feet) - Summary item reflecting the linear component of your takeoff
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using the linear component of the takeoff, spacing variable and both plate variables
Item Groups:
Choose Bottom Wall Plate - Calculated using the linear component of the takeoff, bottom plate count variable and waste variable
Choose Top Wall Plate - Calculated using the linear component of the takeoff, top plate count variable and waste variable
Choose Wall Studs - These items yield total linear footage rather than a stud count like other framing assemblies. Calculated using both the linear and surface area components of the takeoff, spacing variable, and waste variable.
Add Diagonal Strapping - calculated using the linear component of the takeoff and a spacing constant
Choose Framing Crew - calculated using the linear component of the takeoff and productivity variable
2"x4" Solid Blocking - Plan View - Linear NEW
Summary: This assembly is designed for a linear takeoff and yields lumber for blocking runs
Variables:
Waste Percentage - enter a waste factor, used to calculate all lumber
Stud Spacing Inches - Used to calculate nails
Number Of Blocking Runs - Used to calculate blocking lumber
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using the linear takeoff and spacing variable
Item Groups:
Choose Wood Blocking - selection of lumber calculated using the linear takeoff total, blocking run variable, and waste variable
2" x 4"/2" x 6"/2" x 8"/2" x 10" Wall Framing Plan View - Linear NEW
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a linear takeoff and yield framing lumber. The only difference between them is the size of the lumber available.
Variables:
Top Plate Count - Enter how many layers of top plates run the length of the wall
Bottom Plate Count - Enter how many layers of bottom plates run the length of the wall
Waste Percentage - enter a waste factor, used to calculate all lumber
Stud Spacing Inches - Used to calculate stud lumber and nails
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using the linear takeoff and spacing variable
Frame 2x4 Walls (linear Feet) - Or 2x6, etc. A summary item reflecting the linear takeoff total
Item Groups:
Choose Bottom Wall Plate - Calculated using the linear component of the takeoff, bottom plate count variable and waste variable
Choose Top Wall Plate - Calculated using the linear component of the takeoff, top plate count variable and waste variable
Choose Wall Studs - Calculated using the linear takeoff total, stud spacing variable, and waste variable
Add Hurricane/Seismic Strapping - Calculated using the linear takeoff total and stud spacing variable
Add Diagonal Strapping - Calculated using the linear takeoff total and a spacing constant
Choose Framing Crew - Choose Framing Crew - calculated using the linear takeoff total and productivity variable
Leads & Corners for 2x4/2x6/2x8 Walls NEW
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a count takeoff and differ only in the size of lumber items available
Variables: There are no variables for this assembly
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using the count takeoff total and conversion constants
Item Groups:
Studs For Leads - Calculated using the count takeoff total and a constant of 3 studs per count
Opening In 2x4/2x6/2x8 Wall (W/LVL Header)- Count NEW
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a count takeoff and differ in the size of lumber items available and whose containing "w/LVL" in the name only offer LVL material for headers and no plywood item group.
Variables:
Trimmer Per Side Count - the number of trimmer studs on each side of the opening
Stud Spacing Inches - the on center number for studs in this wall
Stud Height Feet - needed to calculate several items
Header Member Count - how many pieces of header material per opening
Waste Percentage - a percentage number used to calculate lumber
Rough Opening Width Inches - used for most material calculations
Rough Opening Height Inches - used for most material calculations
Header Height Inches - used to calculate plywood spacer
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using the count takeoff total, opening width variable, and stud spacing variable
Wall Opening Count In 2x4 Wall (each) - Or 2x6, 2x8. Summary item reflecting the count takeoff total
Item Groups:
Trimmer Studs - calculated using the count takeoff total and trimmer count variable
Studs Eliminated - calculated using the opening width variable and stud spacing variable. The result is multiplied by a negative number to deduct the studs being replaced by the opening.
Choose Cripple Material - calculated using the takeoff total, opening variables and stud variables
Choose Header Material - calculated using the takeoff count total, the opening width variable, trimmer variable, header variable, and waste variable.
Plywood Spacer If Needed - calculated using the opening width variable, trimmer variable and header variable
Shear Wall Blocking Plan View - Linear
Summary: This assembly is designed for a linear takeoff and is intended for walls with sheathing on one or both sides. The lumber is calculated in linear feet rather than a count.
Variables:
Sheathing Height Ft Side 1 - the height determines how many nails are needed and how many blocking runs.
Sheathing Height Ft Side 2 - this variable is only used to calculate nails, so if the heights are different, make sure the one needed to figure lumber is used in the first height variable.
Waste percentage - a percentage number for calculating lumber
Stud Spacing Inches - used to help calculate nails
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using the linear takeoff total and all variables
Item Groups:
Choose Wood Blocking - A selection of lumber in linear feet, not pieces, calculated using the first height variable, the linear takeoff total, and waste variable.
Solid Blocking - 2"x4"/2"x6" - Linear NEW
Summary: These assemblies are designed for a linear takeoff and yield lumber as pieces rather than total linear footage. The only difference between the two is the sizes of lumber items offered.
Variables:
Waste percentage - a percentage number for calculating lumber
Stud Spacing Inches - used to help calculate nails
Number Of Blocking Runs - Used to calculate lumber
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using the linear takeoff total and stud spacing variable
Item Groups:
Lumber - calculated using the linear takeoff total, blocking runs variable, and waste variable
Solid Blocking Plan View - Linear
Summary: This assembly is designed for a linear takeoff and yields lumber as linear footage rather than pieces.
Variables:
Waste Factor 1 To 100 - a percentage number for calculating lumber
Stud Spacing Inches - used to help calculate nails
Blocking Run Count - Used to calculate lumber
Required Items:
16d, 3 3/8" - Sinkers - calculated using the linear takeoff total and stud spacing variable
Item Groups:
Choose Wood Blocking - calculated using the linear takeoff total, blocking runs variable, and waste variable