The Importance of Lumber Cost Estimation Work?
Accurate lumber cost estimation is crucial for the successful planning and execution of construction projects. At Build Estimation, our experienced estimators provide detailed and precise estimates for all lumber components. This thorough approach ensures efficient project management, allowing our clients to achieve high-quality results within their desired timeframe and budget.
How Build Estimation Handles Lumber Work
At Build Estimation, we offer a comprehensive range of lumber services tailored to each project’s unique needs. Our lumber work is broken down into various quantities to ensure precision and quality.
The Lumber work is provided in following broken-out quantities.
- Wall Studs
- Wall Plates
- Exterior and Shear Wall Sheathing
- Headers
- Beams
- Posts
- Floor Framing
- Sub-Floor Decking
- Roof Framing
- Roof Decking
- Soffit/Fascia Framing
- Wood Stair Framing
- Misc. Blocking
- Hardware
All the above-mentioned sub-divisions are explained below.
Wall Studs
We provide wall studs as per following
- Lumber type (DF, SPF, SYP, HF)
- Lumber grade (#1, #2, #3, Stud grade, Utility grade)
- Treatment type (Un-treated ACQ Treated, FRT)
- Size wise (2x, 3x, Engineered Wood)
- As per height (8’, 9’, 10’, 11’, 12’, 14’, etc.)
- Pre-cut studs (92-5/8”, 104-5/8”, 116-5/8”, and 133-1/2”)
- Signel, double or triple studs
- Extra studs (Corner, tees, king, jamb)
- Floor wise (1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)
Wall Plates
We provide wall plates as per following
- Lumber type (DF, SPF, SYP, HF)
- Lumber grade (#1, #2, #3, Stud grade, Utility grade)
- Treatment type (Un-treated ACQ Treated, FRT)
- Size wise (2x, 3x, Engineered Wood)
- Floor wise (1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)
Exterior and Shear Wall Sheathing
We provide wall sheathing as per following
- Thickness (7/16”, 15/32”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 5/8”)
- Sheet size (4×8, 4×9, 4×10)
- Material wise (Plywood, OSB, Zip Sheathing, Flameblock)
- Location wise (Exterior wall, Corridor wall, Demising wall, Interior wall, Floor, Roof)
- Treatment type (Un-treated ACQ Treated, FRT)
- Floor wise (1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)
Headers
We provide header as per following
- Location wise (Exterior opening, Interior opening)
- Material type (Dimensional lumber, Engineered wood)
- Plywood spacer
- Floor wise (1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)
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Beams
We provide beams as per following
- Location wise (Exterior, Interior, Stairs)
- Material type (Dimensional lumber, Engineered wood)
- Plywood spacer
- Treatment type (Un-treated ACQ Treated, FRT)
- Floor wise (1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)
Posts
We provide columns as per following
- Location wise (Exterior, Interior)
- Material type (Dimensional lumber, Engineered wood)
- Treatment type (Un-treated ACQ Treated, FRT)
- Floor wise (1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)
Floor Framing
We provide floor framing as per following
- Location wise (Floor, Balcony)
- Material type (Dimensional lumber, Engineered wood)
- Treatment type (Un-treated ACQ Treated, FRT)
- Floor wise (1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)
Sub-Floor Decking
We provide floor decking as per following
- Location wise (Floor, Balcony)
- Material type (Plywood, OSB)
- Treatment type (Un-treated ACQ Treated, FRT)
- Floor wise (1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)
Roof Framing/Decking
We provide Roof Framing/Decking as per following
- Location wise (Low Roof, Main Roof, Bulkhead)
- Decking Material type (Plywood, OSB)
- Treatment type (Un-treated, Treated)
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Wood Stairs Framing
We provide Stair Framing as per following
- Stringers
- Risers
- Treads
Hardware
We provide Hardware as per following
- Hold Downs
- Joists Hangers
- Ties
- Straps