Product Features

Estimating

 

Please click on a feature heading for more specific information:

 

modelling | materials | estimating | take-off/quotation

   
AppliCad makes sure that whatever style you use to estimate your jobs; whether you quote per square foot, or lineal foot; lay the sheets, or block the roof; course the roof, or use the area of the roof - we have have the method that you would like to use. And the extras are calculated too - Fall Protection, Sarking, Downspouts, Fasteners. It's all there. We even allow you to setup allowances and wastages. Would Sorcerer give you more confidence in your figures? We think so - enjoy our tour.
   
 
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Quick Estimating

All common components for the roof system selectable from the one location.

Auto Fall Protection

Fall protection automatically included - based on story and/or pitch.

Sarking / Underlayment

Ability to apply sarking / underlayment or insulation to part of a roof or the whole roof.

 

Metal Roofing and flashings...

4 Metal Estimating Methods

4 different metal estimating methods; "Auto-Block", "Generate-Offcuts", "Lay Panels", and "Linear Nesting". One to suit your business. (click on estimating method for more info)

 

Allowances / wastage

Various allowances for metal panels and flashing/trim lengths. Apply globally, or individually.

Bullnosing

Bullnosing quantified through the "Auto-Block" method. Extra length added based on the radius and tail of the bullnose.

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Flashing Lengths

Extensive range of flashings and flashing accessories generated based on your preferences. Box Gutter, Step flashing, Apron flashings easily calculated. Add last minute changes based on customer requests.

Linear Nesting

Combine Linear Nesting output with a portable shear such as the Swenson Shear and see the real advantage of optimising panel/sheet placement. Learn more..

 

Tiles, Shingles and Shakes...

Tile Trim Finishes

Various hip, ridge, gable and valley finishes for tile, shingle and shake roofs.

Coursing

Accurate coursing (or area) method for all tiles, shingles and shakes.

 

Other Items ...

Fasteners, clips, brackets, caps etc.

Automatic calculation of fasteners, clips, seam screws and seam tape as required.

 
 
 



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