Wood has been the most preferred material in residential construction for centuries in the United States. This is due to historical, environmental, and economic factors for preferring timber over steel, concrete, or brick. Several reasons exist for this preference, from historical to experimental considerations. An essential part of the construction process that every builder opts for is lumber takeoff to ensure that the appropriate amount of wood can be ordered in time with no shortages on-site due to lack of quantity; therefore, the wasted material will also be decreased, and cost-cutting by the contractor during construction becomes more accessible.
