ANSI

[PaPa Dan wilson]

If there is a reason you are not able to take outside measurements and you do the measuring from the interior, how many 1/10 of a foot or how many inches do you add for walls that are typical 2x4’s and how much for 2x6 walls. Need to know what my peers use.

 

[alebrewer]

typical stud width is ~ 3.5"; drywall is ~ 0.5"; residential brick is ~ 2-2.5". I typically measure 2nd floors from the interior, and add 6" to each side. This isn't really an ANSI issue, though.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

are typical 2x4’s and how much for 2x6 walls. Need to know what my peers use.

If you don't put a caliper on the wall at say, the door, then how will you know. You'll not know that I have "six inch" walls and "half inch" sheathing otherwise...and of course a 2" x 6" board is not 2" by 6" but something less, ditto the plywood sheathing. Therefore, I would argue that the accuracy of adding an estimate and claiming a precision of 0.1' is laughable. You might be a couple tenths off...

Just measured a house yesterday where 2 sides are metal siding and 2 are vinyl...and they are different thickness...nice.

 

[Elliott]

I don't know what these " symbols mean? My tape is segmented in nearest tenth of a foot, as in 2.1 ft, or 2.1'. I did read up on this " thing and it is not accurate enough for ANSI, because its the length of a 'thumb.' Funny stuff, twelve thumbs are the same as a 'foot.' Interesting though, its still used to measure TV sets and computer screens. I expect the government will soon demand that screen size be expressed in accordance to ANSI. It makes life so much more uniform when it is decided what is best for all of us.

 

[DWiley]

If there is a reason you are not able to take outside measurements and you do the measuring from the interior, how many 1/10 of a foot or how many inches do you add for walls that are typical 2x4’s and how much for 2x6 walls. Need to know what my peers use.

My approach in such a situation was to take an actual measurement of wall thickness (or thicknesses if exterior siding varied) at a door or window opening, when possible. If not possible, estimate the best you can and use the appropriate disclosure.

 

[shrubberyvaluation]

If there is a reason you are not able to take outside measurements and you do the measuring from the interior, how many 1/10 of a foot or how many inches do you add for walls that are typical 2x4’s and how much for 2x6 walls. Need to know what my peers use.

Find an opening such as a door or window and measure the from the exterior to the interior wall?

 

[shrubberyvaluation]

typical stud width is ~ 3.5"; drywall is ~ 0.5"; residential brick is ~ 2-2.5". I typically measure 2nd floors from the interior, and add 6" to each side. This isn't really an ANSI issue, though.

This is typical, some homes have thicker walls.

 

[alebrewer]

This is typical, some homes have thicker walls.

yes they do.

 

[Carnivore]

If FNMA wants more accurate GLA/GBA measurements and consistency across the board for Residential Appraisers?

I have a suggestion that will kill two birds with one stone. You know they are zooming towards Desktoppie/Burp-it-up reports.

Here it is: FNMA should require all SFR incl Condo's etc Appraisers and Desktop Home Inspectors to use CubiCasa https://www.cubi.casa/ The are saying or Claiming that Cubicasa is aligned with ANSI. Aligned is a not the same as on-site exterior dimensions. I think they mean it's close enough for GSE Work.

This indeed kills two birds or more with that app. CONSISTENCY! They get the GLA Interior AND all interior walls/layout. That doesn't mean we won't have to do another CubiCasa each time(additions or tear down of an addition etc but so what. I am just thinking Consistency. Any inherent flaws in Cubicasa will be across the board.

 

[chad hampton]

In a profession of idiotic ideas and rules, measuring a house to the nearest 10th of a foot might be the dumbest of them all.

especially when the statement of assumption and limiting conditions says a sketch is provided to show approximate dimensions. how the hell is it an approximate dimensions when it’s down to the nearest 10th of a foot? That’s an exact dimension.