FOD 807 Estimating Form - CertainTeed

1 Estimating FormSidingUse the illustrations and formulas below and enter totalson the Estimating form in this section. These formulasapply for both horizontal and vertical : When Estimating for a large project, you maywant to add a waste allowance of 10 percent to thetotals for siding, soffit and wall surfacesMeasure height (excluding gables). Measure width (including doors and windows)._____ x _____ = _____(height) (width) (surface area)Repeat for remaining gable end surfacesMeasure height at center (add 1' to allow for waste). Measure width and divide by x _____ = _____(height) (1/2 width) (surface area)Repeat for remaining wall of gambrel houseDivide the upper wall of a gambrel house as shown inthe illustration.

2 Then use the following formulas:1/2 (B + C) x H =_____1/2 C x D =_____Add these figures to get total area:_____Repeat for remaining gambrel sidesMeasure height of dormer (add 1' to allow for waste).Use the following formula :_____ x _____ = _____(1/2 height) (1/2 width) (surface area, 1 side)_____x_____ x 2 = _____(surface area, 1 side)(total dormer surface area) Repeat for all form | 1 of 3heightwidthheightwidthDHCB heightwidthSoffitMeasure width of eave to be covered. Measure length x _____ = _____(width) (length) (surface area)Repeat for remaining CeilingMeasure length of porch area to be covered.

3 Measurewidth of x _____ = _____(length) (width) (surface area)MeasuringBefore ordering accessories, you also have to determinethe width of the J-channel into which you will fit the vinylsiding. To do this, you must first determine which of twomethods you will use to apply sheathings orunderlayments. This is covered in more detail under Sheathings. Starter strip: Measure along base of : For siding installations, measure around doors and windows, under eaves, at rake edges of gables where dormer meets roofline, and anywhere else required to provide a finished soffit, measure along wall under eave and along fascia porch ceilings, measure along perimeter of the porch : For soffit, measure along wall under porch ceilings, measure along perimeter of the porch " and 5" lineals: For casing, measure along perimeter of doors and windows.

4 For gables, measure at rake edges of gables where dormer meets roof trim: Measure above and below windows and above doors and top course of siding below H-bar: Measure diagonals at all eave cornerpost: Measure length ofoutside cornerpost: Measure length ofinside : If you plan to use J-channel instead of insidecornerposts, remember to double this measurement and add the total to your entry for undersill trim: Measure along top of wall where siding will meet form | 2 of 3widthlength CertainTeed Corporation 12/06 Estimating form | 3 of FormSidingWalls_____ sq feetGable ends_____ sq feetDormer sides_____ sq feetUpper gambrel walls_____ sq feetTotal wall surface area_____ sq feet (A)Large areas not to be covered:(garage doors/sliding glass doors)_____ sq feetx.

5 50 Uncovered area_____ sq feet (B)Subtract B from A forTotal net surface area_____ sq feetSoffit_____ sq feetPorch Ceiling_____ sq feetAccessoriesStarter strip_____ lineal feetWindow & door lineal starter_____ lineal feetFour piece corner starter_____ lineal feetUtility trim_____ lineal feetReceiving ChannelJ-channel_____ lineal feet2-1/2" window & door casing_____ lineal feetFlexible J-channel_____ lineal feetF-channel: 5/8" or 3/4"_____ lineal feet3-1/2" or 5" lineals_____ lineal feetDeluxe F-channel_____ lineal feetNew construction window starter_____ lineal feetDual undersill trim_____ lineal feetOutside CornersOutside cornerpost_____ lineal feetFluted SuperCorner_____ lineal feetTraditional SuperCorner_____ lineal feetBeaded SuperCorner_____ lineal feetCedar Impressions/True Comfort cornerpost_____ lineal feetFour Piece Corner System_____ lineal feetInside CornersInside Cornerpost_____ lineal feetJ-channel_____ lineal feetOtherSoffit cove trim_____ lineal feet H-bar.

6 1/2" or 3/8"_____ lineal feetCorner blocks_____ pairsCornice molding receiver_____ lineal feetCornice molding_____ lineal feetWidth of accessory recess opening:(circle one) 1/2" 3/4" 1-1/4"NailsPounds required (1-1/2" minimum)_____If you have any questions, call us at 800-233-8990.