Trade Math & Measurements
Jobsite math - reading a tape, area and volume, concrete yardage, board feet, roof pitch, stair layout and takeoffs.
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How to figure out how much concrete and material to order
To order the right amount, you do it in two steps: measure the space in the shape it actually is, then convert that measurement into the unit the material is...
How to do a material takeoff from a set of plans
A takeoff is a count of every quantity a job needs, pulled off the drawings before you price anything: so many square feet of drywall, so many doors, so many...
The trade math you actually use
Most jobs come down to a handful of calculations: area, volume (for concrete), board feet, roof pitch and rafter length, and squaring a corner. Get these...