How Do I Calculate How Much Lumber I Need for Framing

To estimate the framing materials for each window and door opening, use the total width of the opening plus 7 inches. For example, for a 36-inch wide door, you need two pieces of 2×12 at 43 inches and one piece of plywood at 11 1/4 inches (the actual width of a 2×12) by 43 inches.

How much lumber do I need for a 2000 square foot house?

A typical 2,000 square-foot-home uses nearly 16,000 board feet of lumber and 6,000 square feet of structural panels, such as plywood. At $400 per 1,000 board feet, the lumber package for a 2,000-square-foot-home costs nearly $10,000. Check current lumber prices at the Random Lengths web site.

What is the average cost to build a 2000 square foot house?

The average cost to build a house is $248,000, or between $100 to $155 per square foot depending on your location, size of the home, and if modern or custom designs are used. New home construction for a 2,000 square foot home runs $201,000 to $310,000 on average.