"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"PanHandler" wrote in message
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I've drawn plans for a stick-built workshop and interested in knowing how
much to allow for material waste. (Percentage ?) and is it broken down by
type of material, such as 2x4's, plywood, shingles, sheathing, etc.
Many thanx!



Depends on the plans and dimensions. If it can be sheathed in full 8'
sheets of plywood, say 24', there is less waste than if it is 23' or 25'.
Shingles can be returned so there is no more than part of one bundle in
waste. Any extra 2 x 4's will eventually be use for something down the
road.

Thanx Ed. How would a contractor estimate waste?