Ceiling Heights

How does Goldenseal use ceiling heights, to adjust framing costs?

Goldenseal construction estimating software includes two types of wall framing Assemblies:

1. Some are general items that adjust their costs, depending on the ceiling height from Estimate Dimensions.
2. Some are specific items that apply to just one ceiling height.

General Wall Framing Assemblies

Assemblies such as 2x4 wood studs- exterior walls can apply to a range of ceiling heights and stud spacings. They use Labor Adjusters and Material Adjusters to calculate the net cost for the project, using the dimensions you entered into the Structural Dimensions screen.

To enter framing dimensions for a project, follow these steps:

1. Choose Estimates from the Income menu.
2. Locate the estimate you'd like to work on.
3. Choose Estimate Dimensions from the Options menu, and choose Structural from the submenu. HINT-- You can also click on the Structural button, in the middle of the Estimate window.
4. Enter framing measurements for the project.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Update Quantities. Goldenseal will automatically recalculate the prices for framing Assemblies.

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Specific Wall Framing Assemblies

Assemblies such as 2x4 wall 8' ext, 16" oc are calculated for a specific ceiling height and stud spacing. They do not use dimension adjustments, and are not affected by changes in the project's ceiling height or stud spacing.

Use specific framing assemblies if the project has more than one ceiling height or stud spacing.

HINT-- You can use a general framing assembly for the main part of the project, and then add extra line items for any framing details that are different than "standard".

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