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Living
1,600 sf
3 bed · 2 bath
Shop · porches
800 · 216
sf
Shell
40×60
post-frame · 14′ eave · 4/12
Framing
5,178 bf
shell · 198 LF interior walls
Budgetary range
$241,000 – $417,000USD
$151–$261 / sf
Building kit$33,100 – $51,200
Doors & windows$10,700 – $18,100
Foundation$12,200 – $19,300
Erection labor$34,000 – $61,400
Interior & MEP$151,000 – $267,400

Budget only, not a quote. Planning rates, Oct 2026: regional material and labor factors and fixed exchange rates. Excludes land, site work, permits, engineering, utility connections and taxes.

Material takeoff
Shell and interior, counted from the model
CategoryItemQtyUnitAmountNotes
Shell · Columns3-ply 2×6 laminated column, 18′ (treated base)26pcs1404 bf4′ embedment
Shell · FoundationPost hole 24″ Ø × 4½′, poured pad + collar26holes3.4 cy concrete
4″ concrete slab, 6×6 W1.4 mesh32cy2,400 sf
Shell · Wall framingSplash plank — 2×8 treated16boards323 bf2×8′, 2×10′, 5×14′, 2×18′, 5×20′
Girt — 2×6 #2 SPF93boards1346 bf18×8′, 9×10′, 3×12′, 28×14′, 3×16′, 2×18′, 30×20′
Door/window jamb — 2×6 #2 SPF23boards184 bf23×8′
Header — 2×6 #2 SPF11boards88 bf11×8′
Header — 2×12 #2 SPF5boards140 bf5×14′
Shell · StructureTruss carrier — 2×12 #2 SPF13boards520 bf13×20′
Knee brace — 2×6 #2 SPF22boards176 bf22×8′
Shell · Roof framingPurlin — 2×4 #2 SPF98boards997 bf3×8′, 24×14′, 71×16′
Wood truss, 40′ span, 4/12, 1′ heel overhang14pcs4′ o.c. on doubled 2×12 carriers
Gable end truss, 40′ span, 4/122pcsverticals at 24″ o.c. for endwall girts
Shell · Metal29 ga ribbed roof panel, 3′ coverage45pcscut 22′-3⅝″ · 2,745 sf
29 ga ribbed wall panel, sidewalls43pcscut 11′-1″
29 ga ribbed wall panel, endwalls (cut to rake)30pcs397 LF total
Wainscot panel, 3′ (contrast color)73pcswith wainscot trim
Shell · TrimRidge cap, 10′6″ sticks7pcs62 LF
Eave trim, 10′6″ sticks14pcs124 LF
Rake trim, 10′6″ sticks10pcs89 LF
Outside corner trim, 10′6″ sticks6pcs56 LF
Base trim, 10′6″ sticks22pcs200 LF
Door & window trim (J-channel), 10′6″ sticks25pcs226 LF
Wainscot transition trim, 10′6″ sticks22pcs200 LF
Shell · OpeningsOverhead door 12′ × 10′, insulated steel2pcsfront endwall, with track & opener prep
3070 steel walk door, pre-hung2pcssouth sidewall
4030 vinyl slider window9pcssidewalls, framed between posts
Shell · Fasteners#10 × 1½″ wood-binder screw, color-matched4,056pcsroof 80 / wall 60 per 100 sf
20d ring-shank nail (girts, purlins)1,400pcstwo per girt/purlin crossing
½″ × 8″ carriage bolt, carriers & headers36pcstwo per post per carrier
Truss tie-down clip32pcsboth heels
Interior wallsStud — 2×4 SPF #2154pcs988 bf1482 LF
Plate — 2×4 SPF #23816′ lengths371 bf556 LF
Cripple — 2×4 SPF #221pcs34 bf51 LF
Jack stud — 2×4 SPF #220pcs90 bf135 LF
King stud — 2×4 SPF #220pcs128 bf193 LF
Header — 2-ply 2×6316′ lengths62 bf31 LF
PorchesPost — 6×6 PT4pcs120 bf40 LF
Beam — 2-ply 2×10 PT216′ lengths90 bf27 LF
Joist / rafter — 2×8 SYP #2916′ lengths175 bf131 LF
Beam — 2×8 ledger216′ lengths36 bf27 LF
DoorsInterior door, 2868 pre-hung10pcs
Insulation & drywallClosed-cell spray foam, 3″ walls / 5″ roof3,553sfover the living area of the shell
½″ drywall, 4×12140sheets6104 sf walls + ceilings
FlooringLVP / engineered wood flooring1,474sf1364 sf + 8%
Porcelain tile, baths and laundry255sf236 sf + 8%
ShopShop slab sealer, LED high-bays, 20 A circuits800sfbare concrete, liner panel optional
Cabinets & topsBase cabinet4LF3 pcs · 34½″ + top to 36″ · 3× 15″
Sink base + sink1pcs
Wall cabinet4LF3 pcs · 42″ tall at 54″ AFF · 3× 15″
Tall pantry1pcs96″ tall
Quartz countertop, 1½″ edge41sftemplated, with sink cut-outs
Island7LF1 pcs · 1× 84″
Vanity + top5LF1 pcs · 21″ deep, 34″ high · 1× 60″
AppliancesDishwasher1pcs
Range + hood1pcs
Refrigerator space1pcsspace and water line; appliance by owner
Plumbing fixturesToilet2pcs
Tub / shower2pcs
Shower1pcs
ClosetsCloset rod + shelf16LFshelf at 66″, rod at 64″ · 16 LF
LightingRecessed can25pcs
Pendant3pcs
Flush mount14pcs
Vanity light bar1pcs1× 48″
Exterior wall light6pcs

Concept plans, framing, takeoff and budget. The shell follows common post-frame or PEMB practice and is not engineered; columns, frames, foundations, egress, energy code and permits need a designer or engineer and your building department.

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