Frequently Asked Questions |
What's an area measure?
An area measure is a tool for directly measuring area. It's a clear piece of plastic with numbers printed on it. You place it over a construction blueprint, align it over a room or wall or other feature, and the printed number over a corner of the room or wall is the square feet area of that room or wall.
What's Area Reader?
Area Reader is our company name, and our brand name for the area measures we manufacture.
What's good about it?
Speed. Using this tool, you can determine an area from blueprints faster than with an Architect's scale. Much faster. Maybe 4 to 8 times faster. So..
On a fixed amount of work, you get done sooner.
On a fixed amount of time, you do more work.
You approach your work with a better attitude, because it will be easier and you'll get more done.
Accuracy. There is almost no way to make a mistake using an area measure. You align the tool over the construction item to be measured, and everything that needs to be correct is right there for you to see at the same time.
What applications can it be used for?
Construction estimating!
Some examples of jobs and materials that are estimated by AREA, and can be estimated faster and better with an area measure:
Division 2 - area of Paving, Planting, Landscaping, Seeding,
Division 3 - area of Concrete,
Division 4 - area of Masonry,
Division 5 - area of Metal Deck,
Division 7 - area of Insulation, Roofing,
Division 8 - area of Windows,
Division 9 - area of Gypboard, Tile, Ceilings, Floors, Wall Coverings, Paint,
Division 15 - area of rooms to be fire sprinklered and air conditioned,
Division 16 - area of rooms to be lighted.
Who needs it?
Persons in the contractor organization who do the "take-offs" from the plans. Estimators in particular.
Who doesn't need it?
The persons in the contractor organization who do NOT do "take-offs" from the plans.
What sizes and scales are available?
The 1/4"=1'-0" area measure has a field of 31 feet by 42 feet. It is on an 8-1/2" x 11" plastic sheet.
The 1/8"=1'-0" area measure has a field of 62 feet by 84 feet. It is on an 8-1/2" x 11" plastic sheet.
What about other sizes and scales? We are a new company and are focused on establishing area measures with these two sizes. We do want to develop other sizes and scales, and want to hear from our customers. What other sizes and scales do you want? Please e-mail or call us (1-800-797-5354) and tell us your needs.
What's the learning curve?
Rectangles. It takes about 1 minute to reach full proficiency in using this tool to read the area of rectangle shapes.
Triangles. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to reach full proficiency in using this tool to read the area of triangle shapes.
Circles. It takes about 30 seconds to reach full proficiency in using this tool to read the area of circles.
Instructions. Simple illustrated instructions are shipped with each area measure. You can probably learn to use the area measure just by browsing this website.
What's the price?
$12.00 each.
Is there a guarantee or warranty?
Yes, both.
Guarantee: There is a 30 day full satisfaction money back guarantee. If you are not happy with your Area Reader area measure for any reason, just return it within 30 days for a full refund!
Warranty: There is a 1 year limited warranty that the area measure is free from defects in materials and workmanship. If the area measure stops performing due to defects in materials or workmanship, send it back and we will replace it with a performing area measure. This warranty is for the original purchaser only, and is for replacement of the product only and excludes all incidental or consequential damages. No other warranties are implied. Your state may have additional warranty rights.
What is your return policy?
See guarantee and warranty above. To return an area measure under guarantee or warranty, send it postage paid to:
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