John Salmons

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  • Residential Material Takeoffs

  • Excel Estimating Templates

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  • Estimator Training and Coaching

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Professional Microsoft Excel Estimating Templates

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The Shingle Roofing Takeoff Template and Measurement Data-Sheet


Turn any team member into a confident roofing estimator in under 60 minutes! No Excel expertise needed - just type in your measurements and let the template do the heavy lifting. With crystal-clear prompts, built-in checklists, and free video training, even newcomers will produce expert-level estimates from day one. It's like having a master estimator guiding you through every project!

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Cut-Logic for Ultra-Efficient Lumber Takeoffs and Jobsite Framing


Transform your lumber estimating and framing operations with 'Cut-Logic' - the smart Excel template that makes you look like an efficiency wizard! Just count your framing members, enter the quantities, and watch as intelligent formulas calculate the most efficient lumber cuts and quantities. Perfect for headers, beams, joists, rafters, and more, this system eliminates takeoff errors while dramatically reducing jobsite waste. With running totals, built-in checklists, and free video training, you'll master professional-grade lumber optimization in under an hour!

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Estimate Bricks, Mortar and Wall Ties with Microsoft Excel


You can estimate roofing shingles, starter strip and hip
& ridge caps just by typing your measurements into the program and letting
Microsoft Excel calculate the roofing material for you.

Estimate simple and complex roofs Keep all your measurements organized Order the right amount of roofing material

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The "Essential" Excel Formulas for Estimating Concrete, Lumber, Brick, Roofing and Attic Vents

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UpSell Roofing - Takeoff and Pricing Spreadsheet for Up-Selling Higher Priced Jobs

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