FOR INSULATION CONTRACTORS

AI-Powered Insulation Estimating Software

Calculate insulation coverage, R-values, and material quantities in minutes. Tectonic reads architectural plans and generates accurate insulation takeoffs automatically.

The Insulation Estimating Problem

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

Wall and Ceiling Cavity Calculations

Calculating net cavity areas requires measuring walls and ceilings, accounting for stud spacing, and deducting for framing members.

Multiple Insulation Types

Batt in walls, blown in attics, spray foam in crawl spaces - different insulation types in different areas with different R-value requirements.

R-Value Requirements

Energy codes require different R-values for different assemblies. Tracking requirements and matching products is complex.

Air Sealing and Accessories

Vapor barriers, air sealing, insulation supports - accessory items are often overlooked but critical for performance.

How Tectonic Solves It

AI-powered takeoffs that work the way you think.

Cavity Area Calculation

AI measures wall, ceiling, and floor cavity areas from plans. Net areas account for framing factors and opening deductions.

Material Type Organization

Separate quantities by insulation type and R-value requirement. Track batt, blown, spray foam, and rigid board separately.

R-Value Mapping

Assign R-value requirements to different assemblies based on energy code or specification. Calculate product quantities to meet requirements.

Accessory Quantification

Calculate vapor barriers, insulation supports, air sealing materials, and other accessories based on insulated areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about insulation estimating with Tectonic.

How does Tectonic calculate net insulation area?

Tectonic measures gross wall and ceiling areas, then applies framing factors (typically 15-25% for studs and plates) to determine net cavity area for insulation.

Can it handle multiple insulation types on one project?

Yes. Tectonic tracks different insulation types separately. Batts in walls, blown-in in attics, spray foam in rim joists - each quantified and priced appropriately.

Does the software work with energy code requirements?

Absolutely. Input R-value requirements by assembly type, and Tectonic maps the correct insulation specifications to each area of the building.

How does it calculate blown-in insulation?

For blown-in insulation, Tectonic calculates coverage area and determines bag counts based on target R-value and settled depth specifications.

Can I include vapor barriers in my estimate?

Yes. Vapor barrier square footage is calculated based on insulated wall and ceiling areas. Other accessories like insulation supports can be added as well.

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