What's the best software for accurate framing layout?
Dec 16, 2006 · If you want accurate framing detail with a lumber list, a cut list, framing layout list, individual framing diagrams and lumber optimization pull list, then you would have to go with Solidbuilder IMHO. You virtually frame the house on the computer. Every stud is accounted for.
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Aug 7, 2008 · Re: Design Software Yup- I use sketchup- it pretty much rules in here. It is awesome for doing quick elevations to make sure I don't screw up shelf spacing or door sizes, but as was said, you don't get material takeoffs or other fun stuff like that.
What's the best software for accurate framing layout?
Dec 17, 2006 · Now - let's consider what happens if it is different entities at each step in the process, say at a 100 home/yr builder with a typical field operation where framing is subbed Marketing determines the product and the market Designer does the design Drafting creates the construction/shop drawings and cut-lists Project manager oversees the jobsite ...
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Aug 27, 2010 · First, let me clarify something. My design and drafting software, Chief Architect, permits the user to specify default header sizing for openings this way: the user keys in thickness, count, depth for opening ranges, and max depth. For a big part of the US, if building with 2x6 walls, and suppliers stocking 2x lumber, multi-ply 2x headers are used.
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Sep 25, 2001 · Re: Stiffening Floor. Bouncy floors are a function of the depth of the joists - not their width. You have a couple of choices; 1. Increase the depth of the floor joists by replacment, 2. Decrease the spacing between joists to reduce the tributary width of floor live and dead load each joist will take, 3.
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Feb 27, 2009 · Location: Racine, WI. Posts: 2131. #2. 01-10-2009, 06:39 AM. Re: Comparing Engineered Lumber Manufacturers. You can compare the different brands by looking at the max. span charts for each one. Make sure that you're comparing the same loading conditions though (i.e. both companies using the L/480 chart, rather than L/480 for one and L/360 for ...
What's the best software for accurate framing layout?
Dec 18, 2006 · Re: What's the best software for accurate framing layout? When it comes to accurate 3d framing modeling, I can't resist. Sorry. If you’ve got the resources, ADT+HSB is a remarkable package. It takes some serious commitment to 3d CAD though. A thorough understanding of AutoCAD is prerequisite.
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Guest. #2. 03-27-2003, 10:24 AM. Re: Solid Builder. M Deats. I think you'll find plenty of SolidBuilder posts if you use the "search" function under my Bio and go back as far as you can. Also search "Eagle Point" or "Eaglepoint" (their old company name). Also on your short list - take a look at. Chief Architect.
estimating software for small contractors/remodelers
Jan 4, 2012 · Two different things - may require different software. Make sure you know what you're asking for with "estimating". FWIW Goldenseal is a nice package for smaller remod-type companies - but it's not "estimating software". It's a financial management package with an estimating module. Big difference.