Items Listed
Note that in construction documents, not all rough carpentry items are listed or noted. Protective treads, inserts, and rails are examples of necessary but not listed items that the contractor must provide.

Item Search
The search for carpentry items must include roofing sections, wall sections, and all detail drawings.

Temporary Construction
Temporary construction should be included in Division 1 (General Requirements), though it may sometimes be listed in Division 6. Double check to ensure that items are not double-priced.

Treated Lumber
Treated lumber should always be used when the lumber will come in direct contact with concrete, masonry, or the earth.

Bridging
Even when bridging is not shown on joist drawings, always include it, as it helps to distribute concentrated loads to the adjacent joists.

Blocking
One of the most overlooked areas of wood blocking is at roof edges. Almost always, a built-up roof or membrane roof system will require some sort of blocking and/or cant strip system.

Millwork
When budgeting millwork, a rule of thumb is that the total cost of millwork items will be two to three times the cost of the materials required. Do not overlook adding protection to all millwork, especially if the work is done by others.

Pricing
Do not rely on yesterday’s material quotes. Due to current and predicted shortages of lumber and the resultant fluctuations on the market, caution is warranted.

Estimating Help
Short of time? Many lumber yards retain competent estimators who will provide material lists/estimates from your plans for little or no cost. This is also a good method for checking your own takeoff.