Turn roof measurements into a panel and trim takeoff

Convert roof dimensions or an aerial measurement report into a materials list.

The problem

Customers send rough dimensions or a measurement report, and staff work out panel counts, lengths and trim by hand for every job.

Step by step

1. 1Collect roof dimensions, pitch and roof style (gable, hip, shed) from the customer or a measurement report.
2. 2Give AI your panel coverage width and trim piece lengths.
3. 3Ask it to calculate panel count, cut lengths and trim pieces and show the math.
4. 4Check the numbers in your own takeoff sheet before quoting.

Copy-paste prompt

Roof: [style], [length] x [width] ft, pitch [x/12], overhang [in]. Panel coverage width: [in]. Trim pieces come in [length] ft. Calculate panels per side and cut length, ridge, eave, rake/gable trim pieces, closures and screws (use [N] screws per sq ft unless I say otherwise). Show your math and list assumptions.

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