Building Envelope estimating
Envelope trades are measured from elevations, roof plans and wall sections. Small details — flashing, trim, penetrations, transitions — make up a large share of the cost, so they are counted as line items rather than folded into an area rate.
Services in this group
Roofing
Roofing takeoffs for shingle, metal, tile and low-slope membrane systems, including underlayment, insulation and flashing.
Measured in: Squares (100 SF), LF of edge and flashing · m², m of edge and flashing
Exterior Finishes & Cladding
Exterior finish takeoffs for siding, stucco, EIFS, metal and composite panels, trim, soffit and weather barriers.
Measured in: SF of wall, squares of siding, LF of trim · m² of wall, m of trim
Gutters & Downspouts
Gutter and downspout takeoffs, including gutter profiles, outlets, hangers, leaf protection and drainage connections.
Measured in: LF, item counts · m, item counts
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Send the plans, specifications and the scope you need priced. We review the documents and reply with any questions and a quote for the estimate.