Building Your Estimate
Plan Your Project & Request a Quote
You don’t need a finished material list to get started. Whether you’re covering a porch ceiling, adding siding, finishing an interior, or planning a log project, Gary and Kat can help you work through the material choices and quantities.
Follow these steps to prepare your estimate and send us a quote request.
1. Choose Your Material
Browse Products & Prices to compare wood species, profiles, grades, and sizes.
Think about where the material will be installed, the appearance you want, and whether you plan to paint, stain, or clear-finish it. Our Which Wood Species guide can help you narrow the choices.
If you don’t see the material or profile you need, ask us about sourcing and custom milling options.
2. Gather Your Measurements
Measure each area separately and keep your notes labeled by location—for example, “front porch ceiling” or “living room accent wall.”
For a rectangular wall or ceiling, measure its length and height or width in feet. Multiply those measurements to find the square footage.
For example: a wall 20 feet long × 10 feet high covers 200 square feet.
For sloped surfaces, gable ends, or irregular areas, use the matching calculator option where available. A sketch with measurements can help us review more complicated projects.
Doors and windows can affect the amount of material needed, but small openings don’t always reduce cutting waste. If you’re unsure what to subtract, include the opening measurements and ask us to review them.
3. Use the Product’s Material Calculator
On product pages with a material calculator, expand the calculator and choose where you’ll install the wood.
Enter your measurements and review the recommended cutting waste. The calculator uses that product’s coverage information to estimate the linear footage required.
Square footage measures the surface you want to cover. Linear footage measures the total running length of the boards. Different board coverage widths require different amounts of linear footage for the same area.
Review the result that includes cutting waste when planning your order. If you use that total, don’t add the same waste allowance a second time.
Calculators provide planning estimates. Complex layouts, board-length preferences, and installation details may require additional review.
4. Add Your Project Details
Helpful information includes:
* Where the material will be installed.
* Whether the project is indoors, covered outdoors, or exposed to weather.
* Your measurements and estimated material quantity.
* Preferred board lengths.
* The grade, profile, and finish you have in mind.
* Your desired project date.
* Whether you need pickup or would like to discuss delivery options.
For example: “Front porch ceiling, approximately 200 square feet. Prefer 12-foot boards. Planning to clear-finish the wood.”
Preferred lengths are subject to availability. Let us know which lengths are essential and where you have flexibility.
5. Submit Your Quote Request
After calculating a product, add it to your quote cart. Repeat for any additional materials, then review the quantities and project notes before submitting your request.
If you need help before choosing products, use the contact form below. Send what you know—we can help you identify the next steps.
Submitting a quote request starts the conversation. It does not reserve material or place a milling order.
6. Review Your Quote With Gary and Kat
We’ll review your request and confirm the material specifications, quantities, pricing, available lengths, and estimated timing.
Some materials may be available from stock; others require milling or sourcing. When milling is needed, a typical lead time is 1–2 weeks, subject to confirmation with your quote. Special materials and larger orders may take longer.
We’ll explain any deposit, payment, pickup, or delivery arrangements before you place your order.
A Note About Pricing and Quantities
Many of our board products are priced per linear foot. Check each product listing for its pricing unit and specifications.
Where shown, square-foot pricing helps compare material coverage. Cutting waste increases the amount of material needed beyond the finished surface area.
Before approving an order, review the product, profile, grade, dimensions, quantities, and preferred lengths. If your installer has prepared a material list, send it along so we can compare it with your request.
Need a Hand Getting Started?
Tell Gary and Kat what you’re building and where you need help. A rough sketch, a few measurements, or a description of the look you want is enough to begin.
We’re happy to help you turn your project ideas into a material quote.