Material Takeoff Tips #1: Figuring Studs, Sheathing, Siding, Roofing and More!

This video is sponsored by ConXJobs: bit.ly/3mpjQTy
Material take-off can be tough for some people, here in this video I explain ways that can make it easy for you! From 1.1x for stud counts, to top plate and bottom plate, shear panel and more. Let's get into it and learn!
I've used ConXJobs for over a year now, it makes the process super simple and keeps my takeoffs organized.
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[@MattBangsWood]

Thank you to ConXJobs for sponsoring todays videos! It's nice to be back. Head over to their website to check out the program for yourself. bit.ly/3mpjQTy 2:12 Figuring Studs & Shear Panel 6:12 Figuring out Siding Battens & Sheets, along with James Hardie Lap. 7:37 What is a 'square' in construction? 8:25 Calculating area of a gable end. 8:55 Calculating Roof Sheathing WITH a pitch calc'd in. 11:26 Polygon tool on ConX. 13:27 Rough Framing plating, top and bottom. 14:48 Roofing Shingles, how many bundles per square? 16:48 Count Items: Hold Downs, Fixtures, Etc. 19:30 Excel Spreadsheet from ConX. 21:17 BANG ON.

[@derekaldrich4887]

You are awesome buddy

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were the hellyou been at kido ..thought somthing happend to you glad to see you back and safe and healthy...

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[@mikehall4569]

what about ceiling joist and roof rafters?

[@jvanderzanden]

Loving the content Matt! No one is creating this type of content about learning plans and bidding jobs like you do. Your building content is educational and entertaining, but this behind the scenes/administrative work is invaluable. Thanks again!

[@jessesnowden]

Hugely helpful Matt! Thank you so very much! I've been thinking about how to break through the ceiling of being an installer after 8 years as an electrician. Your video format of showing how you do things is absolutely the most helpful and informative I've been able to find on all things rough construction. Watching how someone does something without all the stories and anecdotes that come with a grey beard and a beer belly is a great change of pace for me 😅 you're helping to get me excited about my first custom home build.

[@orienyeckley269]

Insightful video,as an old dog ,learning new tricks can be tough,but this program seems incredibly straight forward...glad to see your back,and glad to hear it’s just a busy schedule and nothing negative keeping you from putting out your videos...my wife thinks I’m truly a wacko, I’ve been swinging a hammer over 30 years and in the evenings after work I truly enjoy watching(and still learning) from your content,keep up the good work!!!

[@californiadreamer3771]

We were glad to see you back!! Support The Youth... is a great cause keep up the awesome work!

[@RyanAnderson-js9os]

Great video bro, glad your back! I appreciate the info on the real life tools that you are using like this to be efficient. Thanks, would be interested in seeing more vids like this!

[@xalonetv6399]

Such an amazing guy! Awesome to see you bringing the trades to the youth. Keep up the great work. Love your videos

[@pastorjim11]

Absolutely awesome. I have been doing takeoffs for a few years with an old program that took me hours. ConX looks like a great tool and thanks for the video.

[@julianabrajan2223]

Dude. you make framing look so much fun. I know it must have its moments but watching your videos gets me hyped!

[@redrockcarpenter]

Yes Matt’s back! Can’t wait for new videos.

[@joha7484]

Please continue with your inspirational vlogs, Matt !!!

[@donellweathersby9163]

Happy New Year Matt. Good to see you back. I learned a lot from this video,keep them coming.

[@Patriots2004]

Yes, would love more plan reading and getting ready for build. This was an outstanding video, i’ been trying to figure out how to inventory all the lumber needed and this seems like I could use this. Thank you very very much

[@BBKConstruction]

This is super helpful content, please continue sharing this information.

[@bobbond9730]

Glad to see you’re back. I always learn something new from your videos. 👍🏻😎

[@noel_1988]

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[@masondrake7577]

What an amazing program and amazing demonstration. Keep bangin bro, love your videos. Super informative and your a genuine dude.

[@talbertadams6586]

It is good to have you back! Happy New year.

[@T.E.P.]

how have i missssssed all this. happy you put all your energy into good things man!

[@victorfernandez2372]

Great video and app. What I like about it is that you can pay per job which is fenomenal. Thanks Matt for the video!!

[@chrisjansen8862]

Welcome back Matt. Glad to see you. All the from Canada Ontario.

[@Jack_Of_Some_Master_Of_None]

Thanks for the info Matt! I headed over and checked them out because we are looking to do an addition on the back of the house. I am looking into doing a lot of it on my own so we can actually afford it. Now I have a pretty good idea of what the lumber side of things will cost! Keep up the great content and tutorials!

[@grantewald1901]

My dude! Been following you for years now. The name of your Non-Profit should be called "Framing the Youth!" Setting young people of for success by framing their future!

[@lb7wade518]

Glad your back!! Very knowledgeable young man!!!

[@devonclancy219]

Great presentation. I will check out the software today. Your content is outstanding. Keep them coming 👍

[@stevenyeo5481]

Looks like a super simple program to use. Glad your back Brother KZbin missed ya. Bang on Brother 🤘

[@MattBangsWood]

Can't tell you how stoked I am to be back!

[@samhoskins3756]

Glad to see you you again! Great app! Thanks for sharing!!

[@RichardMularski]

Thanks Matt appreciate the walkthrough we purchased a 1x use of the software and it is proving itself valuable in terms of our project

[@jodyrolandconstruction6577]

Missed you brother. Bang on. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@AndyHercliffe]

Bro this is rad as hell! Thank you man, been following ya for a minute now, I do a lot of timber framing too and it’s interesting to see how it’s done across the pond, not envious of your weather at all though. Peace and love from the UK brother.

[@israelcruz9187]

Always awesome lessons brother welcome back

[@rikkicanbuild9964]

Thanks Matt that’s good stuff and well presented. Keep bangin’ brother.

[@johnpiegzik298]

Great video Matt! Glad to see you back! Wow! You started a Nonprofit that’s super cool, I have always been impressed with your ability and your drive! I hope the Nonprofit takes off and helps tons of deserving youth!! Bang On!! 😎👍John Oh almost forgot the Conxjob program is really cool and seems easy to use! Thx for showing us all!

[@banfoxsinofgreed8]

Seeing this app made me shed a tear of joy. Thank you for sharing this dude.

[@MattBangsWood]

It's a next level app, in my opinion! Thanks for watching!

[@galluprenovations8397]

Wow man I am impressed because I’m going to my boss today with this to see if we can make are count this way...Thanks for your channel brother because I’m learning a lot...

[@markst.martinii9635]

That multiplying by 1.1 was worth the view alone. Great video Matt! Glad you will be back soon hope the family is doing good

[@MattBangsWood]

Such an easy way to figure it out, I use it all the time! Thanks for watching, glad you liked. All is well here in California, hope the same for you!

[@stefboulas]

Great Job explaining the software! Very informative

[@jasonbarth5055]

Enjoy your videos, use them in my classroom to show my students. Assigning this video as their homework for a remote e-learning day.

[@byrondampier27]

Great video and very good information to learn from with the ConXJobs.

[@johnwinkworth3284]

Nice to see you back Matt

[@MattBangsWood]

Thank you! Well needed break, 2021 is already stacked up and going great. Going to be a good year!

[@framnerdan]

Thanks Matt! Hope ya had a great Christmas break.

[@vazrikab]

Great video! Very detailed, thank you.

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Yep, another great video! Keep them coming...

[@buildlife]

Love it, can’t wait to hear more about the nfp. I’m going to check out the website!

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Woo Hoo..... great stuff going on ....Bangon brother

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Thanks man for sharing your knowledge and wisdom!!!!

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[@MattBangsWood]

Your #1 stop shop to never pay for Framing Knowledge. ;)

[@keithibbitson5519]

I mostly insulation measurements . I am learning how to do stud walls and beams subfloor and sheets for roof .thanks for this awesome video

[@gemman1853]

Very well explained Matt To the point no BS

[@AlexLiset]

Another great video!! Thanks

[@edgarrodriguez6166]

you're the man bro. very helpful video!

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Fantastic job, thank you.

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Thank you so much for sharing this!!! It's going to help me so much!!!

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Looks like a really nice house! Quite a few interesting concepts, would be great to see them come to reality :)

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The video I was hoping you would put thanks big man!!

[@miguelgomez7576]

This kid has got to be the grandson of the Essential Craftsman, Scott Wadsworth! Am I right?! lol!

[@MattBangsWood]

EC is one of few KZbinrs I watch, love his stuff.

[@cummins0227]

Be a sweet series to see them do a project together

[@51-FS]

No way... this kid dont even know how long a stud is....

[@MattBangsWood]

@@51-FS Oh Bart, you're back! Come buy me a 92-5/8" stud in California, I'll give you a years salary. LOL

[@51-FS]

2X4 or 2X6? I will have one waiting for you at home depo

[@jonven6417]

Thanks very much Matt !

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Man this is a God send.

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glad your back

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home run my man! just started to watch and wish I watched you a while ago.

[@joemccarthy1427]

Hey, Matt. New to the channel but wanted to say I think your non-profit will be Great for kids in this century. Few people understands the demand and need for people in the trades because kids in school think they NEED to go to college and piss-away a bunch of money. A bunch of money that could be spent on getting certified and then buy a house! Keep it up, man. Your channel ROCKS!

[@hmmma4189]

Hey Matt hope you read this but I’ve been watching your all your vids I have only been a carpenter for a year and a half now but challenging myself everyday to be able to do more I’m 20 years old now but I 100% want to build houses the rest of my life your channel is the shit!

[@jvicente8315]

Favorite youtuber til this day ‼️‼️‼️

[@rideon777]

Chief Architect was making it sound so complicated to count lumber. I was like, this has to be easier and it is, TKS a million.

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Bang on (lamb of god style) my dude!

[@cindymasch]

This was super helpful. Would love to see more pre-construction videos. Scheduling next?

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love it Great content

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Very informative..... thanks

[@derekaldrich4887]

Happy 2021 matt

[@davejj84]

Thank you for all this video. Your content is awesome for new contractors like me.. i would really wish if you could do a conx tutorial on each item with common numbers for us the new contractors, we have here in the US . All I found are tutorials based on Australia.

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Great video

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New direction with content. Good choice.

[@MattBangsWood]

I agree completely, time for knowledge and more value in videos! :)

[@liamkeefe4440]

@@MattBangsWood your channel will explode. Happy new year!

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Enjoyed the video

[@hardracer]

Bout time ......we missed ya brother.

[@MattBangsWood]

Missed you all too! Appreciate it greatly, truly do.

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Excellent

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Dood! Please create an instruction guide on how to open a non profit and what to look for? Thats mighty awesome

[@MattBangsWood]

Non-profit information: www.SupportTheYouth.com/ We're partnered with some BIG names. We're changing the industry, and I cannot wait to get it going! Hope all of you have been well, I've missed engaging with you all. I'm back and builds are rolling! Let's get it, 2021 is going to be great.

[@chrismanson6392]

I am not a framer by any means, but I built an excel spreadsheet I just list out wall length later or the sq footage and it calculates for me. Grant it I am only adding an addition on to my house. With that said this program looks pretty good.

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[@MattBangsWood]

The joys of KZbin is you wont ever have to pay for it. :) More coming soon!

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@@MattBangsWood have a good night, thanks for the content!!

[@zerofett5362]

Happy New Year

[@MattBangsWood]

Same to you! :)

[@erickaufman4674]

On the bat calculation, I simply multiply sheets by 3 (rather than multiply 12 and divide by 4) You arrive at the same answer, but save a step. In essence, use fractions or percentages in place of a 2-step multiply & divide method. It’s all about saving steps, even the small ones-it’s a mindset, right my friend? Keep up the good work brother!

[@MattBangsWood]

This industry is full of things passed on by others, that's one of my favorite things about working construction. Sheets x 3 makes it way easy, haven't seen or done that before, will definitely give it a shot next time around!

[@erickaufman4674]

@@MattBangsWood yes sir, I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos! Funny story: first video I ever watched was your ‘board/bat install tips” couple years back. Very next day, we’re doing Hardie vertical install on a 5/12 gable end of a large apartment building. I remembered that 5/12 x 48 =20” drop in height every 4’...so I’m cutting on the ground and ask my new guy up on the lift, (who had done quite well first couple weeks) “what’s the height measure on that first one?” He yells, 86” dead nuts!” I yell back, “ You sure?”...he double checks and nods. Then I proceed to cut everything left & right side pitch @ 86, 66, 46, 26 & 6 He hangs the first and yells back, “hey boss this ones a couple inches short, sorry I meant 88”...👌🤦🏻‍♂️ We cleaned up and went home for the day lol

[@erickaufman4674]

@@MattBangsWood just remember to add 2 more for each of your prefab corners in the rare occasion your job calls for using same dimensions for bats and corners (we just did one with cedar all 1x4s- corners & bats 24 o/c bats)...Similar method when figuring drywall & 2x4s to frame interior walls as well. Figure the total linear feet, divide by 4, there’s your sheets. Then take sheets x3, add 2 for each corner. Multiply by 1.1 to account for top and bottom plate. You’ll never come out light, even with a door here and there...

[@koltonhill4925]

This and bluebeam make things so much easier!

[@otonielmiranda4267]

Thank you Matt! do you have a video where you do a takeoff for Ceiling Gables?

[@hmmma4189]

Hey Matt hope you read this but I’ve been watching your all your vids I have only been a carpenter for a year and a half now but challenging myself everyday to be able to do more I’m 20 years old now but I 100% want to build houses the rest of my life your channel is the shit

[@MattBangsWood]

Stoked to hear that! Keep at it and don't stop, you'll get wherever it is you want to be. This industry is all about growth, don't let yourself get to a point where you stop learning! If you ever have questions or want to reach out, my e-mail is listed on my channel.

[@ivnpck2911]

Thanks for the video, can you make another video where you actually do the count from the engineering plans, and do the take off for the doors and windows header, rafters, lvls, etc. Thanks

[@charlesviner1565]

Like 👍 your print reading videos

[@AM-jm5dr]

Thought the rona got you, glad to see you back!

[@MikeUIibarri]

Props.

[@joshkukemueller8538]

Hey Matt. I have been a carpenter in the union for 15 years. I really don't care for commercial as much as residential due to the lack of wood in commercial here. I'm from Ontario Canada. I have recently left the union and started my own company building homes. Your videos have helped me out alot! Thanks for the great detailed videos! I probably have a million questions but one question is do you guys cover cost of nails in your labor price or do you charge for nails same as materials?

[@wakeupmofoers691]

love it du, see ya

[@peterlaughlin930]

Missed your channel glad you’re back

[@marklouderbaugh2761]

I would like to see some videos on how to estimate cut up hip to gable roofs.

[@mykalimba]

Before I clicked PLAY, I was thinking "Wow, it's been a minute". 😂😂😂

[@plantslover5587]

nice video 👌👌

[@KenbismoimaginatioN]

awesome content, have a nice day my friend :)

[@bklynbob9039]

Great video and informative. Does the program take into consideration the studs needed for wall bracing and blocking or is this done separately from the typical wall stud takeoff? Thanks and looking forward to more of your videos.

[@MattBangsWood]

1.1x takes care of all your studs. Bracing is calc'd out personally, or could be marked out using the 'count items' tool. 8'/9' walls = 12' braces. 1 per wall. For blocking, if we're blocking the way we normally do, we'll add a "third top plate" all around the building. Gives us enough for blocks.

[@rubenvarela4077]

Nice

[@FG-dw9cf]

Thanks for that information Matt. With reference to roof sheathing and roof SF, what if you have hips and valleys? Will the SF be the same when you multiply by the slope? Or is there a different factor? I'm referencing the "Flat Area Factor" and the other one for a roof with Hips and Valleys.

[@wilkinsoncarpentry6278]

Your dad is so fkn happy you do this , if my son took over this job for me Id pay him triple Hahahhaha , that’s a great program

[@MattBangsWood]

My role in the company is changing a lot this year, it's bittersweet. I'm happy to be framing alongside him throughout the year, but I do believe my time on-site will be lower than normal.. Needed changes, big 2021 ahead of us.

[@wilkinsoncarpentry6278]

@@MattBangsWood yea bro I’ve caught on in the past that this is where you’re heading in the company , there’s one man your dad can trust mate and it’s his son

[@josueredondo3764]

buena información gracias