estimate for the actual number of squares (not square feet). No estimating or rounding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Replacement of shingles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n a) Include waste in the calculation What do wood shingle estimates always end with?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n fourths. .25, .5, .75, .00<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What do composite shingle estimates always end with?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n thirds. .33, .66, .00<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Calculating Hip Roofs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n get main body first. extensions second.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hip roof triangular ends<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n are calculated when the main roof is calculated b\/c a triangle is accounted for that didn’t actually exist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When calculating extensions on a hip roof<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n don’t count for the triangle, but don’t forget the two parrallelograms remaining (there is a good chance they are identical)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When calculating the main body<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t assume that you can just find one side of a roof and double it. Why? the rafters might be different lengths<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you find the height of a hip roof?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n the height of the triangle is equal to the length of the rafter that is forming the parallelogram Do you round when removing a roof?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n No, removal is always the exact number<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What calculations can you use to replace?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n x1.10 for composite “drop and roll”<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n the method for estimating carpet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How wide are carpet rolls?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 12 feet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What carpet allowance must you make in estimates?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You must add an additional 3″ for length. If you forget this, then you get the question wrong!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is ok to change the way carpet seams are run in a house<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n False<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you calculate the removal of carpet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is the actual square footage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What do Removal of carpet & Replacement of carpet pad have in common?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n they both are the actual square footage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Xactimate doesn’t calculate waste on what three things?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Carpet (Not carpet pad), need to add waste How much square footage is it to move and replace the carpet pad?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The answer: square footage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To calculate floor removal:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n divide up into squares\/rectangles and determine specific amount to be removed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To calculate replacement of floor:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) notice seams in flooring To calculate linear feet of trusses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) are they installed 24″ of center? How much would it cost to replace the linear feet of truss on this roof?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n (total number of trusses) X (width of roof w\/out overhangs) = linear feet of roof trusses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What section of a truss are you using to calculate linear feet?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n the bottom chord…which does not include the overhangs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How thick are stud walls?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 inches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you calculate the painting of walls and ceiling?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will always have 3 measurements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Baseboards are linear feet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Just add up the length of the walls (openings only matter if they are larger than 3’0 x 6’8″ or 20.01)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Category Code (Xactimate)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n similar to trade breakdown (DRY = Drywall, RFG – roofing, etc.)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Selector Code (Identifies a specific item within a category)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1\/2 = 1\/2″ drywall, hung, taped floated ready for paint; P = paint – one coat; P2 = paint – two coats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Quality\/ Size Ratings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ++ Premium Grade This is a 3×5 vinyl window, how much would it cost to replace?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do the math, find its a 15sf window, look up the grade, find the correct size, botta bing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Xactimate descriptions are “general” or average.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n False. They are extremely specific. they are literal. If its in there, then its in there. If its not listed, then its not in there. don’t assume!!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are this many squares (41.6) to remove. How much is the removal cost?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Look at price list under “remove” and multiple by that number (31.18): 41.6 x 31.18 = 1297.088<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How will they try to trick me in the pricelist?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The line will have some information that is either supposed to be there, or not supposed to be there. It’s literal. don’t let them trip me up!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trapezoid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n [(Base1 + Base 2) \/ 2] x Height<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Triangle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1\/2 (base x height)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Circle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n PAI-r-squared (r squared first, then multiply by PAI)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rectangle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n base x height<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What size door (any opening) do we deduct for?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3’0″ x 6’8″<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the square footage of a 3’0x6’8″ door?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 20.01<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where do we take a measurements from on an opening?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n inside jamb to inside jamb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are out of the other ordinary openings?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n fireplace\/mantle, back splash, bookcase, garage door<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A place there is no trim. Only deduct for 3\/0x6\/8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When estimating doors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n include the door (and all related items) to the room it opens in to. This will keep you from having to address it on the other side<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Painting around openings and trim<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n professional painters rarely mask…don’t include it in the estimate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the parts of a truss?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) Top Chord (Roof rafter) Span<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n length of the bottom chord on a truss. Usually the width of a building. does not include eves\/overhangs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is not a component of a truss?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n O.C. of the trusses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n On Center of the framing member is the distance from the center line of one framing member to the center line of an adjacent framing member. Common spacing is 24″ or 2′<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Length of building<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n from end wall to end wall. (not overhang)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Total LF of trusses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n # of trusses x span of one truss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n # of trusses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n [length of building in inches \/ O.C. in inches] + 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Main parts of a roof<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Deck Sheathing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n a)Attached to top chord of truss and supports roof rafters What is solid sheathing used for?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n composition shingles because it is smooth in application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is spaced sheathing usually used for?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n wood shingles or shakes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What size spaced sheathing is usually used with 5.5″ wood shingles?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.5″<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is a benefit of spaced sheathing?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n the gap between boards allow wood roofs to ventilate and evenly dry Can you use solid sheathing for wood shakes\/shingles?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. sometimes it is required in order to keep wind driven rain\/snow from penetrating the top of the house<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the three most common composite shingles?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) T-Lock (angular cuts) What are comp shingles made of?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n fiberglass or asphalt-saturated embedded with mineral annuals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the weight base of comp shingles?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 100 sf or 1 square<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
-10% – Composite
-15% – wood
b) Round up to the nearest bundle
-Assume 3 bundles per SQ for composite shingles
-Assume 4 bundles per SQ for wood<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
(only true if the pitch of the roof is identical and the angles on the hip roof are 90 degrees)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
x1.15 for wood
.33 for composite
.25 for wood<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shingles
Vinyl sheath flooring<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) drop and roll a 12′ roll of carpet
3) add 3″ to length (.25)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) convert 24″ to feet
3) length of roof (30ft) \/ 2ft = 15 (the number of trusses)
4) Add 1 for the truss not yet accounted for: 30\/2 = 15. Then 15 +1 = 16. 16 trusses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
+ High Grade
Average Grade
– Standard Grade (Standard grade is below avg)
< or > refers to size<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) Bottom Chord (Ceiling Joist)
3) Webbing (Bracing tying top and bottom chords together)
4) Gussets (wood or metal plates that hold joints together)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rake
Flashing
Valley
Ridge
Dormer
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b) forms the deck<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
also allows shingles to be nailed to the center of the spaced sheathing board<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) 3 tab (plain jane)
3) Laminated (give a layered…wood like look)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n