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Build an estimate in Projul for [Hollis Addition]. Five sections.

Layout and floor system: [96] lin ft of PT [2x6] sill plate at [$2.85] plus [15]%, [96] lin ft of [1-1/8 x 9-1/2] LVL rim at [$4.20] plus [25]%, [34] [2x10] joists at [$28.50] plus [25]%, [68] joist hangers at [$1.35] plus [25]%, [14] sheets of [3/4 T&G] subfloor at [$58] plus [25]%, and [40] hours of framing labor at [$58] plus [45]%.

Wall framing: [168] [2x6] studs at [$7.40] plus [25]%, [36] [2x6x16] plates at [$13.20] plus [25]%, [48] lin ft of [1-3/4 x 11-7/8] LVL header at [$9.60] plus [25]%, [30] sheets of [7/16] sheathing at [$21.50] plus [25]%, [1] roll of house wrap at [$175] plus [20]%, and [72] hours of framing labor at [$58] plus [45]%.

Roof framing: [13] [24 ft] trusses at [$168] plus [20]%, hurricane ties and blocking as one material line at [$240] plus [25]%, [22] sheets of [7/16] roof sheathing at [$21.50] plus [25]%, [2] days of boom lift rental at [$385] plus [10]% as an other line, and [48] hours of framing labor at [$58] plus [45]%.

Doors and interior trim: [4] prehung interior doors at [$189] plus [25]%, [210] lin ft of door casing at [$1.85] plus [25]%, [260] lin ft of base at [$2.10] plus [25]%, [4] hardware sets at [$34] plus [25]%, and [36] hours of finish carpentry labor at [$62] plus [45]%.

Permits and fees: [1] building permit at [$350] with no markup, not taxable.

Apply our [Utah] sales tax.

Create an estimate in Projul for [Bennett Trim Package]. One section, [Interior trim], with [6] prehung doors at [$205] plus [25]%, [340] lin ft of primed [MDF] base at [$1.95] plus [25]%, [280] lin ft of casing at [$1.85] plus [25]%, [58] lin ft of crown at [$3.40] plus [25]%, a materials line for fasteners, adhesive and caulk at [$185] plus [25]%, and [64] hours of finish carpentry labor at [$62] plus [45]%. Apply our [Utah] tax.

What happens

Your AI asks you to approve each step, then reports the estimate number and total. In Projul, click "Estimates" to see it at the top as a Draft.

Note: Publishing and sending an estimate happen in Projul, not your AI.

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