Current labor and material prices for thousands of framing and finish carpentry items. Step-by-step instructions for estimating everything from the sill plate to the ridge board, including hundreds of helpful pictures, tables and illustrations.

Includes labor and material prices for installing practically all framing lumber, from girders to roof sheathing. Even includes hard-to-find demolition labor estimates. Lists costs and manhours for finish carpentry such as ceiling sheathing, interior trim, molding, paneling, cabinets, countertops, hardwood flooring, wood stairways, and more.

Download the 2012 National Framing & Finish Carpentry Estimator -- available only in electronic format. Have the updated prices you need in minutes and start estimating today with current data!

Also included in the download:

• Craftsman’s National Estimator program, so you’ll have everything you need to put this year’s cost data to work immediately. A new Web-like search feature makes it easy to find the cost items you’re looking for.
• Craftsman’s Job Cost Wizard. Turns estimates into invoices and exports to QuickBooks.
• Free, automatic quarterly price updates throughout 2012.

All purchased National Estimator software programs are guaranteed to run perfectly on your Windows 7, Vista and XP computer. Quarterly updates are free on the Web during all of 2012. Unlimited phone support is free from 8 AM to 5 PM (Pacific) M-F.

The National Estimator System Requirements:

• Operating Systems:
• Windows 7, Vista or XP. Note: Windows 7 and Vista 64-bit now supported.
• PC with 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher Intel (or equivalent) processor recommended.
• Requires up to 160 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.
• 512 MB system memory.
• 1024 x 768 or higher video resolution, video adapter and monitor.
• CD-ROM or DVD drive.
• To listen to video tutorial - Sound card and speakers or headphones.
• DSL or Cable internet connection is recommended for automatic updates and other optional program features.