CLC Material Takeoff & Ordering 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A client wants to install 3/4" hardwood flooring in a 15' × 22' room. With a 7% waste factor, how many square feet should be ordered?
- 330 sq ft
- 353.1 sq ft (Correct answer)
- 363 sq ft
- 370 sq ft
Correct answer: 353.1 sq ft
15 × 22 = 330 sq ft × 1.07 = 353.1 sq ft.
Question 2: When ordering concrete for a 12' × 20' slab at 4" thickness, how many cubic yards are needed?
- 2.69 CY
- 2.96 CY (Correct answer)
- 3.25 CY
- 3.56 CY
Correct answer: 2.96 CY
12 × 20 × (4/12) = 80 CF ÷ 27 = 2.96 CY.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes a 'cut list' in the context of material takeoffs?
- A list of materials to be discarded
- An itemized list of piece dimensions needed from stock material (Correct answer)
- A schedule for when materials will be cut on site
- A list of discounted materials from suppliers
Correct answer: An itemized list of piece dimensions needed from stock material
A cut list details the specific dimensions of each piece to be cut from standard stock material.
Question 4: A lead carpenter orders 200 LF of 1×6 pine boards. How many board feet is this order?
- 100 BF (Correct answer)
- 200 BF
- 300 BF
- 400 BF
Correct answer: 100 BF
1×6 = 0.5 BF per linear foot; 200 × 0.5 = 100 BF.
Question 5: When estimating exterior paint for a house with 1,800 sq ft of wall area and two coats required, and coverage of 350 sq ft per gallon, how many gallons are needed?
- 5.14 gallons
- 10.3 gallons (Correct answer)
- 11 gallons
- 12 gallons
Correct answer: 10.3 gallons
(1,800 × 2) ÷ 350 = 3,600 ÷ 350 = 10.3 gallons.
Question 6: What is 'yield' as it applies to mortar or grout in a tile takeoff?
- The strength rating of the adhesive
- The volume of mixed product produced per bag (Correct answer)
- The drying time before grouting
- The maximum tile size the product can support
Correct answer: The volume of mixed product produced per bag
Yield is the volume of mixed mortar or grout produced from one bag, used to calculate how many bags are needed.
Question 7: A carpenter needs to order nails for a framing job estimated at 1,200 sq ft of wall framing. Using the rule of 1 lb of nails per 100 sq ft, how many pounds are needed with a 15% overage?
- 12 lbs
- 13.8 lbs (Correct answer)
- 15 lbs
- 16 lbs
Correct answer: 13.8 lbs
1,200 ÷ 100 = 12 lbs × 1.15 = 13.8 lbs.
CLC Material Takeoff & Ordering 3
A client wants to install 3/4" hardwood flooring in a 15' × 22' room.
With a 7% waste factor, how many square feet should be ordered?