Example - Area to cover : 1,000 sq ft.
EM+ AND REGULAR PROFILES : Contemporary, Rabbeted Bevel, Cove, V-Joint, Channel
To convert from sq ft to fbm
fbm = foot board measure- 1 -
- Area to cover x profile conversion factor
1" x 6" regular rabbeted bevel:
1.26 conversion factor
1,000 sq ft x 1.26 = 1,260 fbm
1.26 conversion factor
1,000 sq ft x 1.26 = 1,260 fbm
- 2 -
- Add 3% for losses sue to cutting
Amount in fbm x 1.03
1,260 fbm x 1.03 = 1,298 fbm
1,260 fbm x 1.03 = 1,298 fbm
Total amount : 1,298 fbm
To convert from sq ft to lin.ft.
lin.ft. = linear feet- 1 -
- Area to cover x profile conversion factor
1" x 6" regular rabbeted bevel:
2.52 conversion factor
1,000 sq ft x 2.52 = 2,520 lin.ft.
2.52 conversion factor
1,000 sq ft x 2.52 = 2,520 lin.ft.
- 2 -
- Add 3% for losses sue to cutting
Amount in lin.ft. x 1.03
2,520 lin.ft. x 1.03 = 2,596 lin.ft.
2,520 lin.ft. x 1.03 = 2,596 lin.ft.
Total amount : 2,596 lin.ft.
BOARD AND BATTEN
To convert from sq ft to fbm
fbm = foot board measure- 1 -
- Area to cover x profile conversion factor
1,000 sq ft x 1.24 = 1,240 fbm
- 2 -
- Add 3% for losses sue to cutting
Amount in fbm x 1.03
1,240 fbm x 1.03 = 1,277 fbm
1,240 fbm x 1.03 = 1,277 fbm
Total amount : 1,277 fbm
- 3 -
- To calculate the amount of 1" x 10" board
Multiply the total amount by 0.83
1,277 fbm x 0.83 = 1,060 fbm
1,277 fbm x 0.83 = 1,060 fbm
- 4 -
- To calculate the amount of 1" x 2" batten
Multiply the total amount by 0.17
Batten must be ordered in lin.ft.
Multiply the amount of fbm by 6
1,277 fbm x 0.17 = 217 fbm
217 fbm x 6 = 1,302 lin.ft.
Batten must be ordered in lin.ft.
Multiply the amount of fbm by 6
1,277 fbm x 0.17 = 217 fbm
217 fbm x 6 = 1,302 lin.ft.
Total amount to order :
1,060 fbm of board
and 1,302 lin.ft. of batten.
1,060 fbm of board
and 1,302 lin.ft. of batten.
To convert from sq ft to lin.ft.
lin.ft. = linear feet- 1 -
- Divide sq ft by 9.25 and multiply by 12
1,000 sq ft / 9.25 x 12 = 1,298 lin.ft.
Same amount for board and batten
Same amount for board and batten
- 2 -
- Add 3% for losses sue to cutting
Amount in lin.ft. x 1.03
1,298 lin.ft. x 1.03 = 1,337 lin.ft.
Same amount for board and batten
1,298 lin.ft. x 1.03 = 1,337 lin.ft.
Same amount for board and batten
Total amount: 1,337 lin.ft.
1,337 lin.ft. of board
1,337 lin.ft of batten
Total amount to order :
1,337 lin.ft. of board
and 1,337 lin.ft. of batten
1,337 lin.ft. of board
and 1,337 lin.ft. of batten
| EM+ PROFILES | Conversion Factors | |
|---|---|---|
| sq ft - fbm | sq ft - lin.ft. | |
| Contemporary 1" x 6" | 1.28 | 2.56 |
| Rabbeted Bevel 1" x 6" | 1.29 | 2.58 |
| Cove 1" x 6" | 1.27 | 2.54 |
| V-Joint 1" x 6" | 1.27 | 2.54 |
| Channel 1" x 6" | 1.27 | 2.54 |
| REGULAR PROFILES | Conversion Factors | |
|---|---|---|
| sq ft - fbm | sq ft - lin.ft. | |
| Rabbeted Bevel 1" x 4" 1" x 6" 1" x 8" |
1.45 1.26 1.23 |
4.35 2.52 1.85 |
| Cove 1" x 6" 1" x 8" |
1.26 1.23 |
2.52 1.85 |
| V-Joint 1" x 4" 1" x 6" 1" x 8" |
1.45 1.26 1.23 |
4.35 2.52 1.85 |
| Channel 1" x 6" 1" x 8" |
1.26 1.23 |
2.52 1.85 |
| Board & batten 1" x 10" 1" x 2" |
1.24 |
Divide sq ft by 9.25, multiply by 12 |
| THOR | Conversion Factors | |
|---|---|---|
| sq ft - fbm | sq ft - lin.ft. | |
| Rabbeted Bevel 1" x 6" | 1.26 | 2.52 |
MOULDINGS
Add a minimum of 5% to the amount for losses due to cutting
SHINGLES
For 5" exposure, add 3% to the area to cover
