CLC Material Takeoff & Ordering 3

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?

Accepted Answer

353.1 sq ft

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

2.96 CY

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

An itemized list of piece dimensions needed from stock material

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

100 BF

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

10.3 gallons

Answer

(1,800 × 2) ÷ 350 = 3,600 ÷ 350 = 10.3 gallons.

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CLC Material Takeoff & Ordering 3