Timber Calculator for House and Sauna

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Timber dimensions

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House dimensions

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Gables

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Windows and doors

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Doors

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Calculation results

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Information

Effective planning is crucial when embarking on a building project, and if you have selected timber as the principal material for constructing a house or sauna, it is essential to perform a precise estimation. Our state-of-the-art timber calculator simplifies this task – just enter the necessary dimensions into the designated fields to rapidly determine the volume in cubic meters (m³) of wood needed and its total cost. This online construction calculator for timber is engineered to compute the exact material requirements for your project.

To fully grasp the benefits and limitations of profiled timber versus laminated beams, it is helpful to understand the basics of their production. Profiled timber is sourced from coniferous trees and is generally available in standard cross-sectional sizes:

  • 100x100 mm – ideal for constructing a sauna or a summer cottage
  • 150x150 mm – optimal for building a high-quality residential home
  • 200x200 mm – perfect for large timber houses or spacious cottages

Calculator Functions

This online timber calculator is a digital tool featuring the following components:

  • Four groups of input fields for timber dimensions, building measurements, gable specifications, and window/door details;
  • A compute button;
  • A results section that displays the outcomes of your calculations.

The program determines the wall surface area, calculates the number of courses for walls and gables, estimates the required fasteners, and computes the overall timber cost. At the same time, it accurately calculates the wood volume in cubic meters needed for a house or sauna. The complete report can easily be saved as a PDF file or printed with one simple click.

Calculator Operating Principle

To generate your results, begin by entering the timber's cross-sectional dimensions and the cost per cubic meter in the appropriate fields. Then, specify the spacing for installing dowels that connect the timber securely.

Next, provide your building’s measurements – including the lengths of sides A and B, wall height, and the total length of interior partitions. Following that, note the number and dimensions of the gables (base width and gable height), and finally, input the number and sizes of the windows and doors as required.

After all parameters are entered, click the "CALCULATE" button to display your results below. For example, the computation for a single-story house measuring 7x8 meters, featuring two gables, a standard window and door, interior partitions totaling 15 meters, and walls constructed from 180x180 timber with a height of 3 meters will be completed in seconds – resulting in a timber requirement of 27 m³.

Reference

Timber refers to lumber with a minimum cross-sectional size of 100x100 mm, produced from logs or laminated boards, and is widely used in the construction of houses, saunas, and other structures. Calculating timber in cubic meters enables you to determine the exact volume of wood necessary for your project.

Dowels are cylindrical wooden pegs with chamfered or rounded ends used as fasteners to securely join logs or timber panels in construction.

Utilize our advanced timber calculation tool to quickly and accurately ascertain both the volume and cost of wood required for building your house or sauna. By simply entering your project’s specifications, the calculator precisely computes the necessary cubic meters of timber along with the associated expense.