FOR FRAMING CONTRACTORS

AI-Powered Framing Estimating Software

Calculate board feet, stud counts, and hardware quantities in minutes. Tectonic reads structural plans and generates accurate framing takeoffs automatically.

The Framing Estimating Problem

Manual takeoffs waste your time and cost you money. Sound familiar?

Linear Foot and Board Foot Calculations

Converting between linear feet, board feet, and piece counts requires constant math. Different lumber sizes have different conversion factors.

Complex Wall Layouts

Headers, cripples, king studs, trimmers - framing a window or door opening requires multiple pieces that are easy to undercount.

Floor and Roof Systems

Joists, beams, hangers, blocking - floor and roof framing involves dozens of different components with specific spacing and hardware requirements.

Hardware and Fastener Quantification

Hold-downs, straps, hangers, nails, screws - hardware adds up fast and is often underestimated in framing bids.

How Tectonic Solves It

AI-powered takeoffs that work the way you think.

Wall Framing Takeoff

AI calculates studs, plates, headers, and opening components from floor plans. Handles different stud spacing (16" OC, 24" OC) and wall heights.

Floor and Roof Systems

Quantify joists, beams, rim boards, and sheathing. Tectonic reads spans and spacing from structural plans for accurate material counts.

Multiple Output Formats

Get quantities in linear feet, board feet, or piece counts. Switch between formats depending on how you order and price materials.

Hardware and Connector Quantification

Automatically count joist hangers, hold-downs, straps, and other structural hardware based on your framing configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about framing estimating with Tectonic.

How does Tectonic handle different stud spacings?

Tectonic calculates stud counts based on wall lengths and specified spacing (16" OC or 24" OC). It applies the correct quantity for each wall configuration.

Can I get lumber in board feet for my supplier?

Yes. Tectonic converts all lumber quantities to board feet for purchasing, while also providing linear foot and piece counts for field and labor calculations.

Does the software include engineered lumber?

Absolutely. Tectonic handles LVL, I-joists, glulam beams, and other engineered lumber products. Quantities are separated from dimensional lumber for pricing.

How does it calculate sheathing?

Tectonic measures wall and roof areas, then calculates sheathing sheet counts based on your specified panel size (4x8, 4x9, 4x10) with appropriate waste factors.

Can Tectonic generate a cut list?

Tectonic provides quantities by lumber size and length. While not a full cut optimization tool, it gives you the data needed for efficient material ordering.

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