MapleGrid AI — FrameIQ

Order your lumber
once.
Frame the job right.

FrameIQ generates exact lumber quantities, code-compliant hardware, accurate labour hours, and a professional branded quote — so you show up with everything you need and never make an extra warehouse trip.

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🏗️ The average framing contractor makes 2–3 extra warehouse trips per job due to wrong material quantities. FrameIQ ends that.

What framing estimates get wrong

Framing mistakes don't show up until the job is already running.

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Over-ordering lumber wastes money

You estimate high to be safe. Now you've got $2,000 in leftover lumber sitting on site. That margin just disappeared. Exact quantities protect your profit.

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Missing hardware stops the job

Forgot hurricane straps, wrong joist hanger size, not enough structural screws. Job stops. Crew waits. You drive to the warehouse. Time and money gone.

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Wrong code hardware fails inspection

Local building codes specify which brackets, straps, and connectors are required. Miss one and you're pulling framing apart after inspection. FrameIQ gets it right the first time.

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Labour hours underestimated

Complex roof framing, hip and valley cuts, load-bearing headers — these take longer than simple wall framing. Wrong labour hours on the quote means your crew works overtime for free.

What FrameIQ generates

Exact materials. Accurate hours.
Professional quote. One shot.

Exact Lumber Quantities

The right pieces. The right sizes. Nothing extra.

FrameIQ uses a developed framing formula calibrated to RSMeans Canadian pricing to calculate exact lumber quantities by size and length. No over-ordering. No under-ordering. You order once, show up loaded, and frame without stopping.

Lumber Takeoff — 2,000 sq ft House Frame
2x6 x 10' wall studs 186 pcs — $1,302
2x10 x 16' floor joists 48 pcs — $1,056
2x12 x 12' ridge board 6 pcs — $312
2x8 x 14' rafters 64 pcs — $1,408
LVL 3.5"x11.25" header 4 pcs — $680
✓ Exact quantities — no waste factor guessing
Code-Compliant Hardware

Every bracket, strap, and screw. Specified for your region.

FrameIQ generates hardware lists based on local area and provincial building code. Joist hangers, hurricane straps, hold-downs, structural screws, post caps — all specified correctly for your region with quantities and pricing. Nothing missing on inspection day.

Hardware List — Ontario Building Code
LUS210 joist hangers 96 pcs — $192
H2.5A hurricane straps 48 pcs — $144
HDU2 hold-downs 8 pcs — $320
SD9112 structural screws (box) 4 boxes — $96
BC4 post caps 12 pcs — $84
✓ Ontario Building Code compliant
Labour Hour Formula

Hours calculated for every framing task.

FrameIQ uses a developed framing labour formula to calculate accurate hours for wall framing, floor systems, roof framing, headers, and more. No guessing on complex scopes. Your crew's time is covered in the quote.

Labour Hours — Full House Frame
Floor system & subfloor 24 hrs
Wall framing (exterior) 32 hrs
Wall framing (interior) 18 hrs
Roof framing & sheathing 40 hrs
Total Labour 114 hrs
Professional Branded Quote

Your logo. Their name. PDF ready to send.

FrameIQ produces a professional branded PDF estimate with your company logo and client name. Labour costs, material costs, hardware, and HST/GST all included in a clean quote. Send it to the homeowner, GC, or developer before your competition even finishes counting studs.

🏗️ SolidFrame Construction
Licensed Builder · Ontario · HCRA
ESTIMATE
Prepared for: Oakridge Developments Inc.
Lot 14, Brampton ON — New Construction
Labour (114 hrs @ $75/hr)$8,550.00
Lumber & sheathing$12,840.00
Hardware & connectors$836.00
HST (13%)$2,886.38
Total$25,112.38
Exact Lumber quantities — no over-ordering
Code ✓ Local area & provincial building code
$10 CAD per month add-on
PDF Branded quote ready to send

How we stack up

FrameIQ vs. the alternatives

Feature FrameIQ (MapleGrid) Manual Takeoff US Estimating Tools
Built for Canadian contractors ✓ Yes — DIY — US-focused
Exact lumber quantities ✓ Formula-based — Estimate + waste Partial
Code-compliant hardware list ✓ Local area code — From memory — US codes
Labour hours calculated ✓ Developed formula — Guesswork Partial
Branded PDF quote ✓ Logo & client name — No Some tools
HST/GST by province ✓ Built in — Manual — No
Starting price (CAD) $10/month add-on Free (time = money) $50–200+/month

Common questions

Everything you need to know about FrameIQ

Questions framing contractors and GCs ask us most.

What is FrameIQ?
FrameIQ is an AI-powered framing estimating tool built for Canadian framing contractors and general contractors. It generates exact lumber quantities, code-compliant hardware lists, accurate labour hours, and a professional branded PDF quote — so you order the right materials once, show up prepared, and never make extra warehouse trips.
How does FrameIQ calculate framing lumber quantities?
FrameIQ uses a developed framing formula calibrated to RSMeans Canadian pricing standards. Based on your project dimensions and scope, it calculates exact lumber quantities by size and length — no over-ordering, no under-ordering. You get the precise number of pieces needed for the job.
Does FrameIQ include local building code hardware requirements?
Yes. FrameIQ generates hardware lists based on local area and provincial building code requirements. Joist hangers, hurricane straps, hold-downs, storm screws, brackets, and connectors — all specified correctly for your region so nothing is missing on inspection day.
Does FrameIQ calculate framing labour hours?
Yes. FrameIQ uses a developed framing labour formula to calculate accurate hours for your scope — wall framing, floor systems, roof framing, headers, and more. You get a reliable labour hour breakdown so your quote covers your crew's time accurately.
Does FrameIQ generate a professional quote to send to clients?
Yes. FrameIQ produces a professional branded PDF estimate with your company logo and client name — ready to send directly to the homeowner, GC, or developer. Labour costs, material costs, and HST/GST are all included in a clean, polished quote.
Does FrameIQ include Canadian HST and GST?
Yes. FrameIQ calculates HST and GST by Canadian province automatically. Your framing estimate reflects the correct tax rate for your province with no manual calculations needed.
How much does FrameIQ cost?
FrameIQ is available as an add-on at $10 CAD per month or included in the MapleGrid AI All-Access plan at $75 CAD per month, which includes all six trades tools. PriceIQ is permanently free with no subscription required.
What is the best framing estimating software for Canadian contractors?
FrameIQ by MapleGrid AI is built specifically for Canadian framing contractors and GCs. It uses RSMeans-calibrated pricing, Canadian building code hardware requirements, and calculates HST/GST by province. It generates exact lumber quantities, code-compliant hardware, labour hours, pricing, and a professional branded quote in minutes.

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