Cladding areas
Cladding measured in m² by system and elevation, net of openings, with the deduction rule stated.
Cladding Estimating
Cladding EstimatingServices
Takeoffs and estimates for cladding and façade contractors — cladding areas net of openings, plus subframes, insulation, flashings and trims, measured from your elevations, sections and details and organised by elevation and system for pricing.
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Service 02
Typical inputs
ElevationsWall sectionsFaçade detailsSpecifications
Outputs
Cladding scheduleFlashings & trimsCost estimate
Formats
ExcelPDFYour template
How we measure walls
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Each elevation is measured in full and its openings deducted, then battens, corners and flashings are measured — so you price the net area and every trim.
- Elevations, sections and the window schedule are read with the plans to build every wall.
- Each elevation is measured in full, gable included, before anything is deducted.
- All 23 windows and doors are deducted to give the net cladding area.
- Battens at 600 mm centres and the cladding are measured on the net area.
- External and internal corners, and head, sill and jamb flashings, in lineal metres.
- Areas by elevation and trims by type, with marked-up elevations — ready for your rates.
| Item | Qty | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Gross wall area 4 elevations | 376.2 | m² |
| Openings deducted 23 nr | −62.8 | m² |
| Net cladding area | 313.4 | m² |
| Battens 600 mm centres | 522 | lm |
| External corners 6 nr | 36.0 | lm |
| Internal corners 2 nr | 12.0 | lm |
| Head, sill & jamb flashings | 137.2 | lm |
| Delivered as an Excel takeoff with marked-up elevations | ||
Illustrative two-storey house — sample figures, not a quotation.
Scope
What’s Included
The scope is confirmed with you before work starts, so you know exactly what will be measured and priced.
Cladding systems
Metal and composite panels, fibre cement, weatherboards, sandwich panels and rainscreen systems scheduled by type and finish.
Subframes & fixings
Top hats, battens and rails in lineal metres, with brackets counted and fixings allowed for as specified.
Insulation & membranes
Insulation, wall wrap and vapour barriers in m², allowing for laps.
Flashings & trims
Head, sill and jamb flashings, parapet cappings and trims in lineal metres, with corners and returns counted.
Soffits & features
Soffit linings, fascias, feature panels and screens measured where shown on the drawings.
Cladding systems
Scheduled by Type and Finish
Each system is measured in its own units: boards and lengths, sheets cut to length, panels and cut panels, or battens. The subframe and waste allowance are stated with it.
Schedule · 2 elevations
| Net cladding area2 elevations, openings deducted | 85.7 m² |
| Weatherboards180 mm cover, 4.2 m lengths, 10% waste | 118 lengths |
| Board runmeasured before waste | 450.2 lm |
| Cavity battensvertical, 600 mm centres | 142.8 lm |
Sample figures measured from the model shown, not a quotation. Flashings, trims, insulation and wall wrap stay the same whichever system is chosen.
Illustrative building · sample figures
Deliverables
What You Receive
- 01
Cladding schedule — areas in m² by system, elevation and level, net of openings
- 02
Flashings, trims and cappings in lineal metres, with corners and returns counted
- 03
Subframe, insulation and membrane quantities
- 04
Cost estimate with material and labour breakdown (when pricing is requested)
- 05
Marked-up elevations and a list of assumptions
Ideal for
Who It’s For
- Cladding and façade contractors
- Wall and roof cladding installers
- Builders pricing building envelope packages
- Suppliers preparing cladding quotes
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How it works
Simple From Start to Finish
Send drawings
Share drawings, scope and deadline.
Scope review
We confirm deliverables and timeframe.
Takeoff & estimate
Quantities measured and organised.
Review & delivery
Checked, then delivered in your format.
Cladding is measured in m² on each elevation, by system and finish. Openings such as windows and doors are deducted using the rule you prefer — for example, deducting only openings above a set size — and the rule is stated in the assumptions.
Yes. Head, sill and jamb flashings, parapet cappings and trims are measured in lineal metres, and corners and returns are counted, so the whole cladding package can be priced.
Yes, where the elevations are dimensioned or drawn to scale. Wall sections and façade details confirm the system, subframe and build-up; where they are missing, our assumptions are listed for you to review.
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Send your drawings and scope. Standard estimates are typically delivered within 48 hours; for larger or complex projects we confirm the delivery date after reviewing the scope, before any work begins.