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Anyone got a formula for # of planks needed per 100/sf?

Either the 8.25" or the 7.25" - I'm easy

I've got around 1600-1700 sf of T111 to pull down and replace w/ hardy plank.

My brain is fried - just staring at the calculator.

Anyone?
MHM
 
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I don't want to sound like an ass, but that is pretty easy to figure out.

12' x 4" = 4 SF

100 SF / 4 SF = 25 pieces, throw one in for waste and you have 26 pieces!

If you do not have a construction calculator, I would suggest you to pick one up, they are great!
 
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I agree. If there are gables and cheek walls involved I always go ...X1.15.
Unless you enjoy racing to the lumber yard for one more piece at 4:30pm:whistling
 
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I just don't get how you can install a product without knowing how to calculate how much you will need.

Am I alone?

BTW- To the OP, I am sorry if I am coming off like an ass, you can ask anyone on this forum who have known me long enough to know that I am the farthest from an ass you will meet.
 
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try posting basic questions like this on the electrical forum-they'll rip you a new you know what. Cole's presentation was more then gracious. Given the initial square footage, the height of the wall is important as you may need an extra course depending on where it falls. Do you guys adjust the overhang (1") plus or minus at times to hit the window or fascia?
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
no worries - I deal with asses every day

Last year my partner and I did $215,000 in Hardy Plank installs, and never once had to figure out how many planks it took.

Why?

The materials were on the job when we got there - it's crazy I know, but it happens sometimes

:w00t:
 
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