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Drywall, Framing & Ceilings Estimating: calculators, templates and guides.
Calculators, templates and guides for drywall, framing, ceilings and insulation estimators. Every calculator shows its formula, every template is a real download, and every guide is written for working estimators.
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Drywall calculators
Acoustical Ceiling Calculator: Tiles, Grid, Wall Angle & HangersFree acoustical ceiling tile calculator: 2×2 or 2×4 tiles, main tees, cross tees, wall angle, hanger wires…Drywall Cost per Square Foot Calculator (Hang & Finish)Build a drywall hang-and-finish cost per square foot from board, compound, tape and screws (USG rates), crew…Drywall Material Calculator: Sheets, Mud, Tape, Screws & PrimerDrywall material calculator for rooms and takeoffs: sheets with waste, joint compound, tape, screws, primer…How to Estimate Board Feet: Free Board Foot CalculatorLearn how to estimate board feet and use the free calculator: nominal thickness × width × length ÷ 12 for…Interior Wall Framing Cost Calculator: Studs, Plates & Cost per SFInterior wall framing calculator for wood or steel studs: layout studs, extras at openings and corners,…Spray Foam Calculator: Board Feet, Sets & CostFree spray foam calculator and insulation cost estimator: board feet by area and thickness, sets to order,…
Templates and downloads
Drywall templates and downloads
Drywall Estimating Template: Free Excel EstimateFree drywall estimate template in Excel and CSV: walls and ceilings by room, openings deducted, boards by…Framing Takeoff Spreadsheet (Free Excel): Studs, Track & BoardFree framing and drywall takeoff spreadsheet: wall runs by type, studs from spacing, track or plate LF, board…
Guides
Drywall guides
Drywall Takeoff & Drywall Estimate ExampleDrywall estimating and drywall takeoff explained with a worked drywall estimate example: wall and ceiling…Drywall Takeoff in Bluebeam: Wall Types, Heights and CeilingsHow to do a drywall takeoff in Bluebeam Revu: wall type tools, polylength with heights, wall areas, ceilings,…Metal Stud & Cold-Formed Steel Takeoff: SSMA Designations ExplainedHow to take off metal studs and cold-formed steel framing: reading SSMA designations, studs and track by wall…
Software and workflows
Drywall software and workflows
AI Takeoffs for Interior ContractorsAI takeoffs for interior contractors: walls, ceilings, doors, flooring, paint and millwork from one plan set,…Drywall Estimating Software with AI TakeoffDrywall estimating software that proposes wall lengths by partition type, heights, openings and ceilings from…Fireproofing Takeoff & Estimating SoftwareFireproofing takeoff: steel members by size and rating, surface areas and thickness by UL design, proposed…Firestopping Estimating & Takeoff SoftwareFirestopping takeoff: rated wall and floor penetrations, joints and head-of-wall conditions from life safety…Framing Estimating & Lumber Takeoff SoftwareFraming, carpentry and lumber takeoff software: walls by type and height, openings, headers and sheathing…Insulation Estimating Software incl. Pipe InsulationInsulation estimating software: building insulation areas by assembly and pipe and duct insulation by size…Millwork Takeoff & AI Millwork EstimatingMillwork takeoff from interior elevations: casework LF by type, countertops, panels, trim and specialties,…Wall Panel & Panelization Takeoff SoftwareTakeoff software for wall panel and panelization manufacturers: walls by type, height and opening, ready for…
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