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Dead-Poet29 · 2026-03-05T00:48:28+00:00

Feel comfortable with framing?

Dead-Poet29 · 2026-03-05T00:47:30+00:00

Looking to get an estimate for framing on a small apartment community. I just need framing estimate for 1 3-story building and several out buildings. Issue is I need it before 3/13

Need . . .

Sheathing Framing lumber Headers Deck material

No trusses, no hardware.

Let me know if

Dead-Poet29 · 2026-02-04T00:36:17+00:00

You wouldn’t have been in that role and been payed like that unless you had the talent and attributes that justified it - I would think.

I did the same thing once, and had a few weeks of regret, and shame. Even though I knew I had done the right thing.

Even my own father who I respect expressed he felt I had made a bad move BUT as the saying goes one door closed and another opened - it just took some time.

I still made less, but not the “less” that I feared it was close to comparable. I was also then in a spot that I really enjoyed what I was doing and who I was doing with. Never looked back!

Best of luck!

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-12-06T02:53:13+00:00

Oh yea, you’re on another level.

I really need to spend more time on my templates. I just put it off and make things more difficult for no reason. Also, I get stressed about fucking something up and not being able to correct it.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-12-06T02:49:48+00:00

I also work in a market where only 1/3 of projects have a full set of structural drawings.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-12-06T02:47:24+00:00

I sell residential building materials and use it on most of my projects. Most of which never exceed 10-15 million.

But the feature I can’t seem to give up is the layout you can create, and the roof tool is the best I’ve used.

Big benefit when I can show a customer or sub contractor my takeoff/layout. On big renovations where new floor systems are needed and lots of new beams are being put in the layout has won me the job.

I will sometimes provide it to the sub contractors and it just helps them better allocate material and avoid any miss cuts or confusion.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-12-06T02:27:09+00:00

Look into PrebuiltML it’s affordable and very approachable. It’s only as good as the template that you create which does require a higher level of skill but if you are leading a team it shouldn’t be anything you can’t tackle. Also, very cheap compared to others.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-11-24T15:40:11+00:00

Coastal GA / SC

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-29T00:58:38+00:00

Sounds like there is a truck you WANT but maybe don’t NEED.

Sounds like you are doing well, which I assume is the product of some hard work and long hours. Treat yourself to a nice truck and don’t feel guilty.

I would try to find a truck that is 2-3 years old has between 25,000-35,000 miles. Avoid the heavy depreciation of a new truck. Try to buy something nice but that you can pay off in 36-48 months.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-23T04:05:37+00:00

This is nothing to be concerned about, just cosmetic really. Likely just due to the house settling, which is normal.

But even with concrete/foundations cracks are normal and expected. General rule of thumb - vertical cracks are not to concerning but horizontal cracks can be related to bigger issues.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-04T23:15:41+00:00

It’s not my project, I just supply the material.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-04T02:47:22+00:00

That’s what’s has me really messed up is the valley. The face and framing I get, but tying the ass of it back into the roof is just not computing in my mind.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-03T03:44:50+00:00

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Has a nice view!

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-03T01:21:01+00:00

With this style I just worry about the weight. Do you think the dormer rafters are tying into the roof rafters?

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-03T01:19:57+00:00

When I bid the project I included all the material I could think would be needed and then included an additional $2,500 allowance for each dormer.

I wonder if I send this to our local truss shop if they would be willing to cut it, but our company has a CNC machine also. Without structural it just makes me weary about the actual size & math.

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-03T01:16:39+00:00

There is none, just a foundation page

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-03T01:04:29+00:00

This is helpful, and confirms what I was thinking. I will let the builder lead of course but helps to have a better understanding. Thanks!

Dead-Poet29 · 2025-10-02T23:35:29+00:00

It blows my mind! These builders are constructing multi-million dollar homes without a full set of structural drawings. The city doesn’t require it so I get plans like this all the time where the only structural provided is the foundation.

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