Start with the plan.
Import the PDF, establish scale, and measure the building elements you need to include.
RESIDENTIAL MATERIAL TAKEOFF
Know what
goes into
the build.
Move from PDF plans to organized material quantities. Takeoff Bench connects measurements, framing details, and visual review in one desktop workflow.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Pricing and release date coming soon.
FROM THE SAMPLE REPORT
Header spacer OSB7/16″ · 4 × 8′ sheets
145.27SF measured5sheetsDESIGNED AROUND RESIDENTIAL WORK
BuildersFraming contractorsEstimatorsMaterial dealers
01 / THE THINKING BEHIND IT
A better connection
between plans and materials.
Measuring is only part of a takeoff. The next step is understanding what those measurements mean for the job.
Work through the details.
Account for wall framing, openings, headers, and the supporting materials in your takeoff.
Make the quantities useful.
Bring specifications, measured totals, and purchasing units together in a readable report.
02 / FROM LINE TO LUMBER
See the takeoff
take shape.
Follow a simple wall through three steps. These original diagrams illustrate the workflow being developed in Takeoff Bench.
A line with a purpose.
Establish the plan scale and trace a wall. Its length becomes a measured input for the framing takeoff.
16′ wall · No openings · 16″ spacingMEASURED LENGTH16′–0″
ILLUSTRATIVE WALKTHROUGH
A simplified wall example, not an application screenshot. Openings and additional corner or intersection framing are excluded.
03 / A REPORT YOU CAN REVIEW
From measured feet.
To specified materials.
See the underlying measurements alongside the material specification and quantity. The sample keeps studs, plates, and headers together, with treated bottom plates listed separately.
Download sample reportTB Takeoff BenchTH01 · SAMPLE EXCERPT
Swipe the table to see all quantities.
| Material | Specification | Measured | Order quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studs | 2 × 4 · 104⅝″ precut | 126 EA | 126 pieces |
| Top plates | 2 × 4 · 16′ untreated | 255.00 LF | 16 boards |
| Bottom plates | 2 × 4 · 16′ pressure-treated | 108.00 LF | 7 boards |
| Headers | 2 × 12 · 8′ stock | 213.00 LF | 27 boards |
| Header spacer OSB | 7/16″ · 4 × 8′ sheet | 145.27 SF | 5 sheets |
SAMPLE PROJECT
Whole-board and sheet counts use combined measured totals, rounded up to whole units. No waste allowance or cutting layout is included. See the PDF for all quantities and assumptions.
01
Precut stud sizes
Actual product labels, including 104⅝″ precut studs, stay visible in the specification.
02
Separate material types
Treated bottom plates and header spacer OSB have their own material rows.
03
Traceable quantities
SF, LF, and each counts remain available for checking the material takeoff.
THE COMPANY BEHIND THE BENCHPractical software.
Practical software.
A precision mindset.
Takeoff Bench is developed and produced by Stratum Precision Works LLC, based in East Texas.
We’re building around the details that make a material list useful: clear measurements, specific products, and quantities you can review.
Is Takeoff Bench available to purchase?
Takeoff Bench is in active development. A public release date has not been announced. You can explore the workflow and sample report on this page, or contact us to discuss your takeoff needs.
Will it be a subscription or a one-time purchase?
Pricing and licensing terms are still being finalized. We’ll share the purchase options when the software is ready for release.
Who is it being built for?
Residential builders, framing contractors, independent estimators, and building-material dealers who work from house plans and need organized material quantities.
Does it automatically read an entire plan?
The workflow is guided by the estimator: import a PDF, establish scale, and trace or count building elements. Material calculations follow the measured elements and the settings selected for the project.
What does the sample report include?
The downloadable, three-page sample covers studs, plates, headers, spacer OSB, and framing references from a test-house takeoff. It includes specifications, measured quantities, purchasing units where defined, and the assumptions behind the calculation. It does not include pricing or unmeasured materials.
What is the purpose of the 3D view?
The 3D view helps you inspect the layout and framing of the traced takeoff. Material quantities come from the takeoff measurements and selected settings. Structural requirements come from the project plans and specifications.
LET’S BUILD A BETTER TAKEOFF
Your next material list
starts with a conversation.
Tell us how you work with residential plans, what takes the most time, and what you’d like to see in Takeoff Bench.
Talk to Stratum Precision WorksStratum_Precision@outlook.com
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