What is the rule of thumb when working on a siding project like this? To cover it exactly I need 60 boards of 1x6x10...but I know I need more since I will be cutting the wood to work around the windows and such...so how much extra do I need? Should I order 25% or 50 % more panels of what is needed than the real square footage (total - windows)?
2006-09-02 11:03:01 · 4 answers · asked by noskills 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
First measure the wall with out any openings, in other words a flat wall. then measure all openings and subtract the openings total from the total wall, then add 10% for scrap. and you got it.
2006-09-02 11:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
10%
2006-09-02 18:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by sweet al 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5-10% is usually acceptable
2006-09-02 12:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by D. Bronco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rule of thumb is add 10%.........
lic. gen. contractor
2006-09-02 13:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋