Early timber material planning

Timber Frame Lumber Cost Estimator

FrameVerk uses the timber quantities from the structural model for an early lumber cost estimate. You add the prices and stock lengths that apply to your supplier.

What should a lumber cost estimate include?

An early estimate needs model quantities, supplier prices, stock lengths, and a clear waste setting. FrameVerk keeps these inputs with the current project.

See how the design affects material cost

Start with timber quantities from the model instead of manual piece entry.

Enter supplier prices and stock lengths for the purchasing context you know.

Compare the estimated lumber total after you change the structural design.

How the cost workflow works

01
Review the timber pieces and confirm which members belong in the estimate.
02
Set the available stock lengths, unit prices, and waste assumptions.
03
Review the estimated material total and update the inputs when supplier data changes.

Example: price 0.54 m³ of timber

Assume 20 pieces, each 50 × 150 mm and 3.6 m long. Use an illustrative rate of EUR 600 per cubic metre.

Example: price 0.54 m³ of timber
Step	Calculation	Result
Net material	0.05 × 0.15 × 3.6 × 20	0.540 m³
Net material cost	0.54 × EUR 600	EUR 324.00
With 10% overage	EUR 324 × 1.10	EUR 356.40

The allowance adds EUR 32.40. Compare supplier quotes on the same unit and scope.

The rate and overage are example inputs, not current prices or recommended waste. Tax, delivery, labour, connectors and stock-length rounding are excluded.

Sources: NIST guide to SI units; Timber calculator method

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Timber frame lumber cost questions

Does FrameVerk supply lumber prices?

No. You enter the current prices that apply to your supplier, location, and project.

Does the estimate update with the model?

Yes. The estimate starts from the timber quantities produced by the current structural model.

Is the result a purchase quote?

No. It is an early material estimate. Confirm availability, grades, taxes, delivery, and final prices with the supplier.

Estimate from the members you designed

Join the early-access waitlist and tell us which supplier inputs your estimate requires.

The result is an early material estimate, not a supplier quote. Confirm stock, grades, taxes, delivery, and final prices before purchase.