Step 1: Enter the Wood Framing Area

Enter the total framing area in square feet. For example, if your project includes 1,000 square feet of framing area, enter 1000. Larger framing areas require more lumber, hardware, sheathing, and labor.

Step 2: Select the Project Type

Choose the project type that best matches your job. Select interior framing for basic partition walls. Select exterior framing for outside walls or structural exterior sections. Select addition framing when framing a new home addition, ADU section, garage expansion, or room extension.

Step 3: Enter Material Cost Per Square Foot

Enter your estimated material cost per square foot. This may include studs, plates, headers, blocking, sheathing, connectors, nails, screws, and waste allowance. For better accuracy, update this number with current local lumber pricing.

Step 4: Enter Labor Cost Per Square Foot

Enter the labor cost per square foot. Labor pricing can change based on project size, crew availability, framing complexity, site access, contractor pricing, and construction schedule.

Step 5: Click Calculate Cost

Click the calculate button to generate your estimated wood framing cost. The calculator shows material cost, labor cost, project type adjustment, 10% contingency, and the estimated total.