How-To: Bidding Framing Projects (Tips for Mark-Up + Bid Price)

[@MattBangsWood]

This video is NOT to be used as a guide for bidding homes, do not take this and bid everything @ $10.00/SF. It is only to be used as reference for proposals. Stay tuned, as we've got tons of How-To's rolling out in the month of January! Want to buy merch? teespring.com/stores/mattbangsmerch Use code "YT10" for 10% off your order! Send me photos of you rocking MBW merch via e-mail / DM and I'll share it on my Instagram story!

[@ManuelHernandez-br6dy]

MattBangsWood what about taxes? Do you add that on? Or does that come out of your base price?

[@JFabric500]

Max takeoffs? Is that what you said?

[@fritzpaul2740]

You need to have a tutorial on the business aspect of framing and how to video! This video was excellent 👍

[@danielatomescu3487]

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[@nicolewolfeceo]

👋

[@blackmanops3749]

You are the first one who has ever provided a compelling reason for the practice of marking up materials. Thinking of it in terms of insurance for waste/bad estimating can also be used as a metric for how good a builder is. Brilliant.

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

gotta have a buffer zone built into bids your so right on this

[@kevinreed7779]

Also just markup for handling. Gonna have to move it all regardless.

[@leeberks9635]

I've been a contractor for over 30 years. This is exactly how I bid every job!

[@hawkeye68a.82]

Good job buddy,you remind me of me! I've been building for 32 yrs,started young, I'm 53 now. It just gets harder but very rewarding to look back & see the artwork you have created with your own hands! There's an art to bidding as well, contractors will beat you down at every opportunity,gotta get their proffit, usually without any sweat invested! It's a cutthroat buiseness for sure . Take care & build on 👍

[@mikefsu77]

This video was awesome! I estimate commercial construction work for a living and it’s always interesting to hear other people/states means, methods and thought process.

[@zacheagle3018]

I totally agree with the garage debate. Our contractors try and say well it’s not heated living space but it’s just as hard to frame as the rest of the house.they try and get you on porches as well all I can say is CHARGE FOR EVERYTHING!!!

[@MattBangsWood]

Glad that's not just here.. If the SF for the garage isn't counted, why are we framing it? lol

[@stevepicchi8986]

Yes Matt, we need more videos covering the front end of construction work! Thx bro

[@acoustictreatmentservices9926]

For more complicated projects with high end picky clients, I always do a "cost plus" contract with payments every 2 weeks no matter where we are at on the project. We do establish a not to exceed amount from the start however.

[@echtigren8188]

Would you be able to go into a little more detail on this? I'm a new contractor and trying to figure out how to "CYA" Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@pulporock]

Great point, never charge cost price for materials, you have so little to gain and way too much to lose. How many times have I missed some item or just wrong on the quantities. Mark up of 10% is on the low side. Great content Cheers from Oz

[@jtltet]

I completely agree when it comes to adding in the garage, etc. I'm an architectural draftsman and I have clients/contractors all the time not wanting me to charge anything for the garage or for a basement because it's just a big open space. Well, like you said, so are a lot of large living rooms, etc. They generally don't like it if I charge for any unfinished/unheated spaces but like you said, they still take time. I have found myself in the past taking a financial hit because I didn't charge for those areas but in order to operate and stay in business I have to make money just like every other trade. Thanks for the video!!

[@coachiti2009]

"If you can't read plans, chances are you shouldn't be bidding homes." 4:35 lol

[@MattBangsWood]

Just being honest! 😂 Glad someone found humor in it.

[@davidnavarro235]

Loved this video! Keep making more like this in addition to your other ones🤘

[@MattBangsWood]

Definitely plan on it! Thank you.

[@its9429]

Around here, Louisiana, square foot costs refer to everything "under beam", which includes porches, patios, garages, etc.

[@billhand9330]

I like the fact that you don’t apologize for trying to make a profit. As a businessman I trust people like that. I will never take the lowest bid on virtually any of the trades. The farther off it is from the average the less likely I am to use them at all. They’re not the really the lowest price, they just haven’t given me the bad news yet. Oops 😬

[@DavidGonzalez-md9je]

Really informative. I cant believe the SF price is as high as it is now. I was framing houses and getting 3.50 a sq ft. And was excited. Although we weren't as sophisticated. It was all on a hand shake. Nice job👍

[@sergiolicerio5073]

T A they don’t pay taxes and get fake insurance, here in Tennessee 3 to 3.50 that’s pathetic

[@hugootero7915]

Or Texas, 2.80 per SQ ft.

[@DavidGonzalez-md9je]

@@hugootero7915 is that what thier paying per sq right now? I was framing in Corpus/ Rockport and getting between 3.50- 5.00 a square. And that was almost 20 years ago.

[@hugootero7915]

Here in fort Worth and Dallas, I had some builders tried to pay me that per sqft.i don't know how people can charge that much per SQ ft and pay their employees.

[@Geekmasterproduction]

We gotta stop the $3.50 crap. The ONLY people getting $3.50 are mega builder like DR Horton, Lennar, etc. You can afford to make $300-500 profit each home when you are building 15-20 homes each month for them, in a 300 lot subdivision ( Georgia ). It irritates me when small builders or homeowners expect a rate under $4.00. I am charging around $6.00 down here in ATL.

[@TheOrozcoTeam]

Excellent explanation!! Im with you! Crew experience!!! That’s important

[@arboursocialclub7451]

Matt, nice work mate, enjoyed your presentation. Always hard to know exactly what to bid. I am living here in the US from Oz, so it is getting used to all the variations, so guys like you are a great tool to connect with the industry here.... Thanks mate...

[@mcdblhndl]

Great call on the garage bid! Great work Matt!

[@twsd]

I use to write all the bids for my first boss just because I have nice penmanship. Can't tell you how much that helped me now with my own company. Never stop trying to learn new skills or knowledge.

[@arturohuerta6411]

Hello , I been working in the metal framing ,drywall, door frames,acoustic ceiling etc , for 20 years for different companies and I'm ready to start working for my own is there any way you can teach me I'm in Houston tx

[@arturohuerta6411]

I willing to pay you

[@Geekmasterproduction]

@@arturohuerta6411 Last thing is come up with a strategy/market. You do not want to be the jack of all trades with your business. For example I ONLY do NEW construction framing, decks, doors & windows. Why ? If I have to file a lien for non-payment, then the client has to resolve that before they can sell the home or convert the construction loan to a mortgage. The lien will show up during title search in closings. On renovations, or framing on existing homes if the client never plans to sell or refinance the home you are Screwed, unless you go to court. I use my personal savings to pay payroll so I have to mitigate risks as much as possible. Large builders will not pay you weekly or ahead of time for payroll. It has to come out of your pockets whether via loan, capital, credit cards. You will have to wait up to 30-45 days to get paid After finishing your job with big players like DR, Lennar etc.

[@ronaldamurao7382]

very informative.. your Dad must been a very good contractor because it reflects well on your knowledge..

[@jbll36]

Hi Matt. Great explanation of the bidding process. Does make it a lot easier if the builder and the buyer sit down and discuss what exactly is going in the house. Fixtures, cabinets, flooring. Knowing that there should be no balking at the price. Enjoy the day. Ray L

[@billh1471]

Builder probably won't be willing to give you much time before you bid. But Matt is right about checking your bid before signing and if you win the bid the builder may be very willing to go over everything with you before you sign. Just understand he will not want to hear anything about a higher bid, but you might be able do some no- cost trades.

[@framingbeast720]

Great advice. I have fallen victim to being mystified with the idea of building certain projects with all the best case scenarios in mind only to regret it later. It pays to look at the big picture like you mention. There are always variables and it's better to be fair to yourself than have sour grapes later. Better to lose a job than lose money

[@kevinobrien1933]

One other tip in bidding make sure you are bidding apples to apples alot of generals with have one guy bid it with one material and another a different one

[@adamrivers7951]

Can't tell you how much I deal with that 🤦‍♂️

[@kevinobrien1933]

@DAPPR 323 they one specify a roof shingles just say asphalt shingles on the print. So one guy bids a 50 year shingle and another bids a 15 year shingle big difference in price

[@alm000]

Great content! Not practicing these principles is where I lost my ass doing work for friends and family. If I were to add to what you said here I would say don't work for friends or family at any price. :)

[@MattBangsWood]

Oh gosh, never friends nor family..

[@alm000]

@@MattBangsWood Now you tell me, LOL :)

[@koveebryant1526]

It's funny how 'friends' will always pay strangers full retail price and more. Not all my experiences have been bad but there's definitely been a few. Some people are just crabs in the bucket

[@alm000]

@@koveebryant1526 So True, so true, :)

[@matthewkelly5457]

Would love to see a video on how you type up proposals.?

[@RHEC1776]

Here in California contractors just throw random prices out and see what sticks lol

[@jvicente8315]

RHEC 951 i agree haha

[@n.elosangeleskennels9062]

J.O.C 🤑💪

[@edtaslak1398]

Drives me crazy. Got 2 bids for my project in LA, one was for $65,000 the other was $130,000. Same scope, foundation and framing. And yet this job should be closer to the $45,000 mark.

[@lotus_8773]

@@edtaslak1398 I’ve found that people THINK they should be able to get a house done for way cheaper than what it actually is, for the last year lumber prices have skyrocketed, workers are extremely hard to find, while work is coming and needed to be done way to fast. The cheap price isn’t always the best price check how booked your contractor is and word of mouth reviews. The golden rule is if your contractor doesn’t have a wait time in spring, they are not good lol

[@edtaslak1398]

@@lotus_8773 That's a good tip. I got 2 quotes one was double the other. How do I figure out how much I should actually pay?

[@-DIYPRO-]

The guy that just bid my framing must have watched your video, no joke his bid was $37,000 8:58

[@kevinproefrock4857]

I like to use Bluebeam to estimate structural. It makes it really easy to find things that you might miss with your eyes.

[@marcoguerrero7605]

This video has really helped me out to figured out how to bid jobs, im about to get my general license and this comes in super helpfull. You should do a video about liens or bonds if you've done any or what kind of paper work u add to your bids

[@T.E.P.]

Thanks for doing these vids as well with the live action ....

[@MattBangsWood]

Of course! Thanks for watching.

[@maxracine8118]

Makes a lot of sense here we bid lets say 10.95$ / sqft + 4$ /sqft for finished bsmt (walls only) + 8$/sqft for garages (because they are usually higher walls talking between 10' and 14' high) so longer to but up because of blocking + machinery ect... usually we end up pretty good and if there's a covered poarch ect we just take the sqft and do 2$/sqft its pretty simple and we always end up pretty good obviously thats without materials

[@TimePass-nb2zv]

My first impression of this video, it's all talk. You adding all these markups like it's a school project. In real world people beat your markups in blink of eye. Goodluck

[@toodlican]

Sweet video. I have soo much respect for you and your crew.

[@tinysand3517]

they sure do know what they're doing out there, do you see his Pap walking on those trusses without fall protection and banging on them

[@MattBangsWood]

I appreciate that. We don't have it all together, we're far from perfect. We do try to have some fun while building though! Thanks for the support.

[@h2oskier32]

Great video Matt! Some of the garages I've built here in Cali are nicer than the house. I might add that Interior framing can also eat into your profits if you're not careful with your bids. Soffits, ceiling details, niches, arches, etc. This can add several days to your job. Everyone wants them, they just don't want to pay for them. I also figure my framing based on the weekly cost of my crew and then add my profit. I'm usually pretty close.

[@Sjbarcenasconstruction]

Thanks so much for this super informative videos Matt, really helpful for people starting out like myself, keep up the good work 🎉

[@bobkraft4364]

Very insightful and good break down.

[@nicholasameline7362]

Buying the material i built two houses side by side n material was stolen daily twekers lived down the street they even riped the windows off the wall im by the Seattle wa area the builder was happy at the end we fenced the property off and he made like 400k

[@danj7290]

Talk about clear and concise! an awesome video! wish there were more like this

[@kevinbennett3645]

This is really good and helpful. I appreciate the business discussions and would love to see more and more of these types of videos. Keep up the great work!

[@BigmoRivera]

Hey Matt Before I Forget Happy Big 24th Birthday 🎂👍To You ... Anything That You Built In Someone Property’s It Cost Money And Make Sure Is On Their Prop Line And Not Someone Else. That’s One Way To Refuse Not To Paid... I’m G.C. And Lands Surveyor I Have See The Good And The Bad 🤦‍♂️

[@Roger-kc1du]

thanks man learning so much from your channel

[@zacheagle3018]

In NC we get anywhere from 3.50 to 7.00 psf depends on the build

[@AC.Prince]

Same here in Alabama 3.50 for a base slab 5+ for subfloors homes. Been this price since the 90s I made great money back then. Labor has doubled and cost of living is more. Prices is starting to go up with the lack of framing crews out there. Most framers here charge for all s.f. under roof, garage, Porches

[@661FORD]

How much do you guys per hour. As carpenters

[@zacheagle3018]

Jaime Alvarado it totally depends on experience just a laborer 10-15 an experienced carpenter 20+

[@erikcable1755]

@@661FORD cali...25 low-75 fast guy

[@erikcable1755]

@@zacheagle3018 payroll ad on...250 per 1000 on bid

[@munsonmusclefitness]

Can you do a video on how to buold a crew/ where to find reliable employees

[@saulmoreno3252]

I usually go straight to the roof, then sheathing schedule and hardware. I've been fortunate to have custom clients none of the trac system. The 1st and 2nd home was a learning process. I ended up working with local contractor that saved my ass on the first bid. Genuinely a good person

[@floorrez308]

De donde trabajas compa.

[@saulmoreno3252]

rez aka en el estado de Washington y tu?

[@ManuelHernandez-br6dy]

Saul Moreno en que parte Primo?

[@johnross3752]

Your correct on "Builder supply"

[@SImonLePigeon]

Beauty vid matty boi, love from the great north🇨🇦

[@stevesevillano9975]

Thanks for this information Matt

[@darrellhoekstra8514]

good video Matt. Would definitely second your advice (to someone just getting into it) to talk to some local contractors and try determine the local market. In my experience it's not necessary to be charging more or shooting for the moon to be profitable. If you can get more than the next guy, great, but you might have to prove yourself first, and while you do that, the going market rate will be fine as long as you work hard and focus on efficiency.

[@johnmcknight3456]

Excellent please do more on bidding

[@robtipton6776]

All your videos are very informative thank you

[@jonport_]

This is definitely just a general guide about bidding I thought they’d be a lot more details

[@earnestluster7668]

Hard work and dedication

[@TheJacksonsOfLA]

Hey where can I find the information for Matt’s take off?

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

Nice prices. In Pa. and it is still at or under 5.00 dollars a sqre. ft. and usually includes everything. Around 91' I did the 1rst Shawnee single family homes for 3.50 a sqre. Ft. and was an intense build. As I got ready to do the next one a bust in the boom happened and I was going to do it for 2.25 a sqre. ft. when someone else came and took it for 1.90 a sqre. ft..

[@jasminehpagente9158]

Love watching your channel matt💋💋

[@hjgarneyiii1970]

Just raise your (liveable) sq ftg price to include the garage in the price. Don't let them bend you over! Make them sign a 2% change order on all work performed also. Bang!

[@davidcla2457]

so 2% of the over all price is what you charge for each changeorder? Im figuring out pricing for when i start my business. would charging by the hr be another good way to do it?

[@brynnelson4240]

this was an awesome video!! thanks for the help. You should do a foundation bidding video next!!

[@newfinish5995]

Love the business/planning education videos

[@kevinobrien1933]

Up here in Michigan as a sub framer to a developer/ general we get 4sqft that's production no materials

[@SkettenZEfanforever]

Where are u located in Michigan?because I'm down by Detroit and we were get 7-10 sq.ft sometime even higher

[@kevinobrien1933]

@@SkettenZEfanforever West Side of the state. I get 7-10 a sqft for coustom houses. My production price just went up also to 5 a sqft.

[@kevinobrien1933]

@@SkettenZEfanforever Also the production house we are build are simple boxes for the most part 8-10 day and they are done

[@SkettenZEfanforever]

Yeah dude for sure I guess thats about right tho I mean I just landed a 1 story 2800 sq. Ft. ranch custom home for 10 a square foot but honestly its worth more than that I got beat up on the price cut of all this covid

[@kevinobrien1933]

@@SkettenZEfanforever yeah I have foundations waiting and two subfloors covered up. Just waiting to get back at it.

[@jerrodbridgef1417]

Yeah he's smart on Bidding,like he said bid the garage square footage

[@stefboulas]

Nicely done Matt

[@MattBangsWood]

Thank you!

[@mariacifuentesmarrero8938]

I just started following you. Great content thanks for sharing

[@LoneWolfRanging]

I know contractors in the Central Valley who factor in 20% overhead (like retail) and also a portion of the tools required for the job.

[@matthewsnyder8974]

What is the average price per sq ft in California for residential rough framing?

[@Djozze1]

I curious also! Matt?

[@LoneWolfRanging]

That’s going to vary by region, or even by city if you are in an urban environment.

[@dangerdan03]

$1 Billion/sq ft around Las Angeles

[@Hardworkwork777]

I’m about $36 sqft with all material included.

[@michaellozada4232]

Do you have any recommendations on how to start your own business? How do you guys find houses to bid on? I’ve been framing for about a year and a half and that’s not including my night school summers and have always loved it! Cheers to you from nc

[@hammerhead19able]

Excellent formation. Thank you!! Learning lots from your videos.

[@macjusss]

great videoc, very informative. yes more videos on the business end. much appreciated

[@frankwillson2742]

Very good 👍👍👍 I need to get back into framing lots of money but hard 👍

[@stephensbrothersconstructi7294]

I am a general contractor in So Cal. I would never tell framers that the garage is not included in the square footage that is just straight up stupid. I am guessing they say it has no interior walls. Most living areas in customs are big and empty with minimal walls just like a garage nowadays. open concept. Cool video, biggest downfall for contractors we see is not knowing their numbers.

[@MattBangsWood]

You’re a rare one! Can’t tell you how many times we’ve been told garages aren’t included. I like to talk numbers when it comes to projects, let’s put it all on the table and figure out where we stand.. Works best that way for everyone!

[@wanderingwagers3755]

Here in Missouri we fight the same garage battle. I just raise my square ft price when someone tries this on me to offset the loss. Currently I am not having this issue but have faced it many times.

[@davidcla2457]

@@MattBangsWood Do you mean you ask whats his budget sort of thing?

[@jfxavi1]

This is awesome information! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 11:15

[@thisismyutube1977]

Do you use a specific software/tool for creating bids/estimates, etc? Or can you recommend any?

[@danielaguilar5821]

Thanks for this video a lot of help one question do you charge sheathing walls and roof and hardware separately or is all included it on let's said 10$ sqf ?

[@progoldandsilver]

Thanks for the explanation, great video!

[@jnrconstruction3427]

Thank you Matt definitely want more of these !

[@kyleburke7285]

Hey mat question So after all set and done and you finalize you're price at 37,000 don't you add you're profit margin to the cost of this 37,000 so if you have a 10% margin you'd add another 3,700 to you're bid to insure overhead is paid including securing profits? New to the business and lots to learn Thxx for video

[@Mikey83943]

Hey Matt, I had a question for you regarding advanced framing. This seems to be all the rage for high efficiency homes. I know this reduces material, but adds complications in certain details. Do you or have you used this method before? Would you charge more, less, or the same for an advanced framing job? Edit: I know "advanced framing" means several different things. I talking specifically about 2x6 studs spaced at 24" and a single top plate.

[@juiceman1887]

Sounds like lazy framing

[@Mikey83943]

@@juiceman1887 Thanks for your awesome insight. If anyone has anything useful to add I'd love to hear it.

[@Geekmasterproduction]

You bring up a great point. Similar thing is cathedral cielings. The extra height will cost the homeowner more in things like drywall, painting, lighting but framers don't have to put in ceiling joists, thus saving alot of time. I never understood why as framers we charge extra for that. It goes against logic.

[@johnwhite2576]

@@Geekmasterproduction yo u charge more….because you can, that’s why…

[@chubsmichaelfats]

Hi Matt! Thanks for this great video. I get a lot of opportunities to bid the framing of shops and garages that are framed like a house, but with a concrete floor poured inside of a stem wall. Can you share roughly how you might adjust the, say $10/sf base, given that you don’t have to frame a floor, but also can’t build the walls and stand them up in a simple manner but instead have to either build the wall in place, or commission a crane to lift the large walls? ....like would that be an adjustment up or down in your opinion? No floor framing vs clunky wall construction... what do you think?

[@MattBangsWood]

If you’re framing in an area that’s not finished, garage that hasn’t been poured.. you’re going to be slower pace. You’re moving walls multiple times. Definitely an adjustment. Cranes aren’t cheap!

[@dajumpman23100]

Really like the business end videos too!!

[@erickmolina7405]

Price of square foot in NYC ?

[@AnthonySomes]

2:08 link not provided top right corner

[@MrC9Oh3]

Wow.. I've known framers here in texas framing for $3.50, top pay is $5.50 here

[@LoneWolfRanging]

Sean cost of living is far cheaper than California.

[@MrC9Oh3]

@@LoneWolfRanging I am aware

[@ajs96350]

That is why we don't frame here, make more remodeling than framing.

[@tobslobe]

i like the way you think!

[@yonceydelatorre3802]

Bro, who do you recommend to create drawings (or has already cookie cutter drawings) for a simple home addition on a single story in Riverside County Ca.?

[@TheBryeCooper]

Great video, your killing it mate.

[@JS-th2ev]

I know this is older video but do yall have any advice for customers? I am going to build a home and will need to solicit bids for framing. I understand it needs to be a fair give and take relationships but just do not want to be taken advantage of and pay to much or to less.

[@mariozarate3192]

has the lumber yard ever screwed up on your lumber takeoff? and if so do they address the error or do you?

[@MrnormalGuy7]

Matt- I’m in Oregon.. getting ready to step into a 6k sq’ home in the Portland area. Is there any chance I could pick your brain about my proposal?

[@tristonevanko5726]

Where I live the builders always pay for the materials but the framers pay for nails and sill seal

[@rubenvarela4077]

They should pay for nail. Nail is materials stays in house

[@MattBangsWood]

Tract home framing? It's seen typically when builder knows the exact material take-off. Surprised nails aren't covered as well though, should be an average per home.

[@nickbeam5432]

I never herd of something like that. A contractor would have to have a of screw loose to even entertain that idea !

[@ELIRAXPRT]

nick beam if you know it going into the job and include in your bid what’s the problem with providing fasteners? They have a habit of walking off the site. If the sub can bring them and keep them in their truck or gang box what’s the difference?

[@nickbeam5432]

@@ELIRAXPRT Well i have to say if you give them builders a foot they will take a mile. But hey if you truly feel that way then there should be know reason not to build the deck or garage for free ether !!!

[@franklintorres5058]

You awesome brother, great point on the garage bid.

[@johnwhite2576]

What do you do with a slab versus a basement?? Totally different work per square foot.

[@davidcla2457]

Good stuff bro! You habe plans to do a video on how to write up proposals? Thats basicly the last big thing i need to learn about, to go out on my own. Thanks for the vids man.

[@BeneathSurfacePlumbng714]

Hey what's up bro my name is Vic. Just want to say I think you're doing an awesome job and your info is very helpful. Keep doing your thing bro. 👍🏼Respects

[@BrandonsGarage]

What do you do about seriously twisted boards?

[@craigealbarenga100]

more business inside videos! Helps alot of us in the industry to be more open with finances !

[@MattBangsWood]

Everyone can build, most struggle with the behind the scenes work. Appreciate the feedback! Wasn't sure what would happen with this video.. :)

[@OscarLopez-uq2so]

Thanks for the video, how about now days?the woods is way up there! Labor only is even more expensive now on 2021.

[@MattBangsWood]

100% true.. Bidding is ridiculous nowadays. 3% clause on material.. If material prices rise over 3% from the time contract is signed, cost goes to H/O..

[@jamesmateush2709]

Will you be doing any more reading plans videos?

[@MattBangsWood]

I'll make it happen! Been wanting to.

[@JuanGarcia-kx3ik]

Thank you very much with that video you have helped me very much im a New contractor and i hope you keep making videos bro

[@MattBangsWood]

Of course. I want to stay on track with educational / business related, it's a fun topic!

[@cmm170526]

Great video! Thank you very much for your help

[@gershonargueta353]

Hi Matt I liked you working you no how much drawing for house

[@rolly5457]

I am building a chicken coop addition p but can’t figure out what to do about the roof. I have yet to figure out the roof. I am thinking of a simple lean-to but have weird height requirements. Do you have any suggestions?

[@MattBangsWood]

Lean-to w/ overhang on all 4 sides looks great! Could always keep it low, 2/12 pitch.