Window & Door Dimensions

This section explains the window and door dimensions layout that is included in the Construction Starter File.

It will help you to estimate construction costs for windows, doors and interior trim in residential and light commercial buildings.

DIMENSIONS BASICS
       When to Use | Entering Data

CONSTRUCTION DIMENSIONS
       Basic Dimensions | Foundations | Roof Dimensions | Structural
       Exteriors | Finish Dimensions | Room Dimensions | Construction Details

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RELATED TOPICS
       Assemblies | Cost Items | Calculated Dimensions | Dimensions | Estimates

When to use Windows & Doors Dimensions

The Windows, Doors and Trim layout lets you enter measurements for windows, doors and trim. Use it whenever your construction project includes interior trim work.

Entering Data

Enter the following measurements for windows, skylights and doors:
Quantity-- The number of doors or windows you are including or working on.
Average Height-- The average height for the doors or windows.
Average Width-- The average width for the doors or windows.
Total Area-- The total area of openings for doors or windows.
Number of Custom doors-- The number of doors that are not pre-hung.

Enter the following trim measurements:
Interior Ell Corners-- Enter the total number of room corners that stick out into the rooms.
Total Interior Corners-- Goldenseal calculates the total number of corners in all rooms.
Baseboard Length-- Goldenseal calculates the total length of baseboard.  You can change the number.
Baseboard Width-- Enter the average width of baseboard that you cut out of lumber stock.
Interior Trim Width-- Enter the average width of interior trim that you cut out of lumber stock.
Exterior Trim Width-- Enter the average width of exterior trim that you cut out of lumber stock.
Attic Floor Area-- Enter the total area of attics or other unfinished storage area.
Stairway Count-- Enter the total number of stairway you will build or repair.
Stairway Opening-- Enter the total floor area covered by stairways.
Number of Closets-- Enter the number of closets you are working on.
Closet Shelving-- Enter the total length of closet shelves.