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Question On Average Size ????
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03-08-2009, 09:02 PM
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Question On Average Size ????
6"....lol. seriously, an average 2500-3000 sq ft home; newer one.. what percentage of the exterior do you guys think consists of windows? 10%, 20% ,30% ??? on average...
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03-08-2009, 09:34 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
Knock your self out!!!
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03-08-2009, 09:43 PM
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Trade: Electrical; Commercial and Residential Service
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
I have yet to see the average anything when it comes to a home.
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03-08-2009, 09:44 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
Just tell us its late, your tired and had a few drinks and we will forgive you
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03-08-2009, 09:53 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
Depends on the house.
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03-08-2009, 09:54 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
around 10
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03-08-2009, 09:55 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
Exactly 11%.
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03-08-2009, 09:57 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
About 95%
 
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03-08-2009, 09:58 PM
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03-08-2009, 10:01 PM
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03-08-2009, 10:03 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
15-20%, although I've seen some around 30%
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03-08-2009, 10:21 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
LONEFRAMER, thanks for being a gentleman. those other guys are clowns.
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03-08-2009, 10:24 PM
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03-08-2009, 10:26 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
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03-08-2009, 10:36 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
i do windows and 20% is a good estimate. ignore the bs on this board,lots of bored out of work contractors. cut them some slack they've been standing in bread lines all day.lol
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03-08-2009, 10:39 PM
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03-08-2009, 10:40 PM
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Do you suppose that may vary by region? .
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03-08-2009, 11:22 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
yeah. it does vary. he's from the northeast(from earlier posts) so 20% is a good number for him to work with.
davinci- you could pm me if you have any further questions. my scope is limited to siding and windows so anything to do with either,just shoot me a pm. |
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03-08-2009, 11:34 PM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
Just take the time to find a "average plan" for your area and do a take-off. After that you will have an idea on how much there is. Then you can adjust for differences for any plan.
in your takeoff, include the roof pitch, overhangs and the number of valleys and the flashing required for chimneys for a typical home. If you are just trying to get general answers, you will only get opinions.
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03-09-2009, 01:03 AM
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Re: Question On Average Size ????
id say about 10-15% except for those that are 20. oh yea, and the ones that are between 25-35%
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