Estimate how much it will cost to roof for your house using this safe DIY tool without having to climb on the roof. Works with a new roof, re-roof, shingles, or metal. Instructions for the Shingle Calculator Enter the approximate…
How many 4′ x 8′ sheets of plywood do I need? This calculator does not simply divide the total square footage by 32. It figures how many pieces long, then how many wide. Use the drop downs below to select…
Calculate the pitch of a rafter according to its rise and run. Use the drop downs to select a run, then select a rise and the pitch will be returned.
How to Calculate Cement for Post Holes Use this post hole volume calculator to accurately figure the amount of concrete required for any sized post hole with or without any common sized post. Returns both cubic yards and how many…
Use this feet and inch diagonal calculator to easily find the diagonal between two sides of any rectangle. This makes squaring up any lay out a snap. How to Square up a Lay Out Establish two parallel lines for the…
High Wall Low Wall Rafter Calculator Use this feet and inch rafter calculator in situations where one wall is taller than the other. Enter the width of the roof, the difference in wall heights, the roof pitch, and the thickness…
Use these gable stud calculators to solve for the values of all the studs on 16″ center in a gable wall from the long stud down or from the stud up on all standard roof pitches. Scroll down past the…
Calculate the space between any given number of openings or fixed width openings. Based on the formula: Length – (opening x quantity) / number of spaces. Use the drop downs below to enter the total length of the wall or…
Calculate the Weight of Wood Calculate the weight of kiln dried pine, green oak, and pressure treated wood with this free and easy online tool. Use the drop downs to select a size for the lumber. The list contains the…
How to Use the Hip Roof Framing Calculator The hip roof framing calculator returns the value of the main rafter, the side rafter, the length of the hip, the height of the knee wall, and the lengths of the jack…