Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads framing plans and wall and partition counts automatically.
- Price with your local $40-70/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Framing costs: $4-9/SF/wall framing, $6-12/SF/floor framing, $7-14/SF/roof framing.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Framing takeoff
Framing takeoff covers studs, plates, headers, joists, rafters, sheathing, and hardware for wood and light-gauge steel framing. CyanBuild detects and counts wall and partition counts and other framing elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Framing cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Wall framing | $4-9/SF | |
| Floor framing | $6-12/SF | |
| Roof framing | $7-14/SF |
Common Framing tasks
- Wall and partition counts
- Floor and roof takeoff
- Sheathing area
- Hardware schedule
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Framing
- Dimensional lumber
- Engineered lumber (LVL, I-joist)
- Plates and studs
- Sheathing (OSB, plywood)
- Holdowns and clips
- Fasteners
Framing takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Wall and partition counts | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Framing takeoff?
Upload your Framing plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts wall and partition counts and other framing elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $40-70/hr rates.
What does Framing work cost?
Typical Framing ranges: $4-9/SF for wall framing; $6-12/SF for floor framing; $7-14/SF for roof framing. Labor runs about $40-70/hr (carpenters).
What materials are included in a Framing takeoff?
Common Framing materials: Dimensional lumber, Engineered lumber (LVL, I-joist), Plates and studs, Sheathing (OSB, plywood), Holdowns and clips, Fasteners.
Can CyanBuild estimate Framing labor and materials separately?
Yes. Framing takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Framing-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Framing estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Framing cost build-up.