Calculating cladding

[Myles Gillan]

Hi John,

What is the formula in estimator for working out cladding?
I buy cladding in 4200mm Lengths,

How do I need to write this in the excel database to get the:
The total linear meter of boards to buy
and the overall price for cladding.

I have drawn a cladding component in Sketchup.

Thanks

Myles

[John Brock]

Myles-

You should be able to use the attribute of AREA and create a multiplier that converts to number of pieces. For example, a piece of siding. If you want to estimate number of pieces individually, use the coverage of ONE piece (height x length) for your multiplier. Does this make sense? Feel free to email an example and desired conversion and I will assist if possible.

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