PrebuiltML Blog
Lap Siding – Revealing how it works
When we discuss Siding we are talking about a huge category. Fortunately most of them are pretty straight forward and rely on a straight square foot to board size conversion. …
PET vs. Pre-cut Studs
PET and Pre-cuts—same thing, right? Well, yes and no. PET refers to “precision end trimmed” lumber which just means that the boards are cut to a stricter tolerance than normal…
The Importance of Lumber Optimization
No matter how you cut it, optimizing your lumber lists is key to success in the construction industry. Too little lumber causes unnecessary delays, and too much lumber creates extra…
Pitch Adjusted Measurements
A pitch adjusted measurement refers to a measurement from a 2-dimensional plan that factor in a slope. When reading a set of plans, these materials need to factor in the…
Architectural vs. Engineer scale systems – what’s the difference?
Before software had become commonplace at all levels of structural design and production, plans were designed and represented on paper. Common scales types were established to represent different sizes of…
The Cloud, the Web, and Construction Software
You’ve probably come across phrases like “cloud-based” or “web-based” while looking at software or services to help your business. The cloud simply refers to a network of computers and servers…