Materials List Revisited

[gteacher]

Glen asked for specifics. Actually they come in in drabs every so often (do a search). Its just that no one pays any attention because most don't use a useless function. Also most builder know how to build and price residential housing. They generally won't use anything unless there's some degree of confidence in it.

A five minute review?

Chief Architect Material List
1. Trim only reported as 1x ? regardless of size or style
2. Sills report as 1x3 regardless of size or style. Lintels not reported
3. No molding style reported except for room base, chair & crown
4. Insulation given as batts only.
5. Walls panels not identified.
6. No way to list accessory material such as: nails, drywall/floor screws, tape, mortar, ties, forming, damp proofing, exp joints, caulking, shims, flashing, clips, etc.
7. No way to break down, plumbing, electrical, HVAC
8. No way to insert lines for eng, permits, inspections, architectural, etc.
9. No material excavation.
10. No method to separately list concrete for footing, walls, curbs, location
11. Trusses listed by number only.
12. No landscaping such as seed, top soil, edging, etc. not possible –gardens listed.
13. No identification of rafters by use: ridge, hip, valley, blocking,
14. No way to identify phases or dates.
15. Gutters and others not identified by size or style
16. Shingles by area only. Cals by one formula only
17. All formulas by Chief only.
18. All grouping by Chief only.
19. No accumulation of paint totals or other similar materials
20. No reporting of driveways and sidewalks