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Estimating Multiple Ceiling Heights |
Multiple Ceiling Heights on a Floor The BidMagic estimating software uses just one ceiling height on each story. When a story has more than one ceiling height in different rooms, you can handle it in one of several ways. Remodeling Projects If the project is handled on a 'room by room' basis, simply enter the ceiling height used in each room into the appropriate Room card. BidMagic will automatically calculate the correct quantities of wallboard for the project. HINT: Some projects with many different ceiling heights are best treated as a remodeling project, even if they could otherwise be considered new construction, an addition or a gut/rehab. Dropped Ceilings If only a few rooms such as halls and bathrooms have a reduced ceiling height, enter the
ceiling height for the 'main' rooms on the Basic Dimensions card. If the dropped ceilings are supported
on independent ceiling framing, enter their area into the Miscellaneous Dimensions card. Using Weighted Averages A project that has a mixture of different ceiling heights due to mixed roof heights or a split-level structure is best handled with the use of weighted averages for ceiling height. HINT: Weighted averages are easily computed in a spreadsheet program on your computer! To calculate the weighted average, follow these steps:
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