CSI Division 08 · Architectural
Doors & Windows Estimating
Openings, frames and glazing counted from the schedule, with hardware priced by set — closers, exit devices and access control move the number fast.
- EA
- door leaves, frames, units
- SET
- hardware by schedule
- SF
- glazing, storefront, curtain wall
- LF
- perimeter sealant and trim
Scope
What we measure.
Measured from
Door and window schedules, hardware schedules, elevations and opening details
- 01Hollow Metal Doors/frames
- 02Wood Doors
- 03Finish Hardware Sets
- 04Aluminum Windows
- 05Storefront / Curtain Wall
Where bids go wrong
What other doors & windows estimates miss.
Hardware priced by set from the schedule — closers, exit devices and access control move the number fast.
Frame type by wall condition: masonry, stud and existing openings are three different products.
Glazing type by opening, including tempered, laminated and insulated where code requires it.
Installation and field measure as a separate cost from supply, especially on storefront.
Sample takeoff
How doors & windows line items come back.
Every quantity is traceable to the sheet it came from, in the units the trade buys in.
- Quantities traced to the sheet they came from
- Waste and productivity carried as visible lines
- Formulas intact — edit any rate
| CSI | Line item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 08 11 13 | Hollow metal doors/frames | 34 EA |
| 08 14 16 | Wood doors | 28 EA |
| 08 71 00 | Finish hardware sets | 62 SET |
| 08 51 13 | Alum. windows | 486 SF |
| 08 44 13 | Storefront / curtain wall | 320 SF |
FAQ
Doors & Windows Estimating, answered.
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Not a salesperson. Same-day answers on working days.
+1 518 974 7222[email protected]Do you include door hardware?
Yes. Hardware sets are counted from the hardware schedule and assigned to each opening.
Are frames and installation separate?
Yes. Frames, doors, glazing and installation labor are separate lines, because they are often different suppliers.
Can you use our cost book and labor rates?
Yes, and we prefer it. Your historical costs reflect your crews and your suppliers better than any published average. Send the template and we work inside it.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is per project and quoted before any work starts — no retainer, no minimum volume and no subscription.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Drawings, specifications and pricing are treated as confidential by default, and we sign your NDA on request before any documents change hands.
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Need doors & windows numbers for your next bid?
Pick your project type and send the drawings. We confirm the fee and delivery date within the hour on working days.