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A couple of notes: since there were no units on the form, I used metric and then it gave out some crazy lbs numbers. One can only do rectangular rooms with no

A couple of notes: since there were no units on the form, I used metric and then it gave out some crazy lbs numbers. One can only do rectangular rooms with no sloping ceiling, nor can you specify if you want particular wall to be double-boarded. It's also common to use steel structural profiles around here (U/C/D profiles), so estimating those would be even more valuable (I know it is common to use wooden structure). With all that, I am sorry to say that this can be only useful to someone unable to do a couple of multiplications for area. I hope those people are not trying to install drywall for anyone. For beginners, you might want to give a couple common board sizes (Knauf is most popular around here with 250cmx125cm boards, others have 240cmx120cm boards iirc, but I am sure US is different). Interesting things you do have is an estimation of weight (useful for arranging transport and ensuring the structure can carry it) and number of screws, but it is otherwise very limited to have any practical application. If it is simply you practicing some basic web programming, this is very basic, but keep at it.

TemporaryScript 6y ago
I wonder if the ability to "add a wall" and total the calculations on a per wall basis might prove more useful? This would allow you to "turn a corner" essentially, letting you go from room to room, working your way around a house until you're back to the starting position. Obviously this does not solve for a vaulted ceiling or double-boarded walls. Also, by double-boarded, are you referring to simply layering the drywall, for example, to create a better sound barrier or provide more insulation? I don't know that I've ever seen anyone double insulate a wall personally. I'm sure it's been done though. If so, and if you did things on a per wall basis, he could probably add a simple check to double the calculation of that particular wall? Also, where are you that there is steel framing, I'm curious?! Here in the US most residential housing is wooden (as far as I am aware...)
- necovek 6y ago
  I am in Serbia, where (in the last 50 years, since some devastatong earthquakes in 1970s) houses are usually "framed" with reinforced concrete (pillars, floor bases), and walls are usually done with red hollow bricks. Drywall is commonly used for adaptations (esp of attic, or splitting off a room into two), and board producers also make steel frame parts (eg. https://www.knauf.co.uk/systems-and-products/systems/drywall-systems/partition-systems/knauf-isolator https://www.knauf.co.uk/systems-and-products/systems/drywall... where you've also got mention of double plastering). Doubling boards increases strength (eg. if you want to hang heavy stuff like bathroom sinks) and acoustic isolation, so if you are splitting off a bedroom, you might do it only on those walls.

TemporaryScript 6y ago

I wonder if the ability to "add a wall" and total the calculations on a per wall basis might prove more useful? This would allow you to "turn a corner" essentially, letting you go from room to room, working your way around a house until you're back to the starting position. Obviously this does not solve for a vaulted ceiling or double-boarded walls. Also, by double-boarded, are you referring to simply layering the drywall, for example, to create a better sound barrier or provide more insulation? I don't know that I've ever seen anyone double insulate a wall personally. I'm sure it's been done though. If so, and if you did things on a per wall basis, he could probably add a simple check to double the calculation of that particular wall? Also, where are you that there is steel framing, I'm curious?! Here in the US most residential housing is wooden (as far as I am aware...)

necovek 6y ago
I am in Serbia, where (in the last 50 years, since some devastatong earthquakes in 1970s) houses are usually "framed" with reinforced concrete (pillars, floor bases), and walls are usually done with red hollow bricks. Drywall is commonly used for adaptations (esp of attic, or splitting off a room into two), and board producers also make steel frame parts (eg. https://www.knauf.co.uk/systems-and-products/systems/drywall-systems/partition-systems/knauf-isolator https://www.knauf.co.uk/systems-and-products/systems/drywall... where you've also got mention of double plastering). Doubling boards increases strength (eg. if you want to hang heavy stuff like bathroom sinks) and acoustic isolation, so if you are splitting off a bedroom, you might do it only on those walls.