Kotelys
Elevation take-off: cladding, render, external insulation.
On the plan or on the elevation, measure wall areas with the openings deducted, and the lengths of reveals and trims, elevation by elevation.
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| Twin-skin cladding · h. 8.00 m | 1,006.94 m² |
|---|---|
| Sectional doors | 5 u |
The same drawing, in Kotelys.
The take-off drawn on the drawing, the quantities sorted by type in the Objects panel, each in its colour.
A real drawing exported by Kotelys: Drawing set of a small apartment block (PDF, 515 KB)
The take-off on video
53 sWhat you measure, and how.
Three tools are enough: length, area and count. Each type keeps its colour, from the drawing to the report.
| Item | In Kotelys | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cladding, render, external insulation (on plan) | LengthLength × height, openings deducted | m² |
| Cladding, render (on elevation) | AreaArea, openings deducted | m² |
| Scaffolding | LengthElevation length × height | m² |
| Surrounds, sills, copings | LengthLength | ml |
| Corners, joints, bands | LengthLength | ml |
| Doors, windows, grilles | CountOne click per item | u |
Further reading: Elevation take-off: cladding, render, deducting openings and voids not deducted
Why Kotelys for this package.
Every opening deducted, and written out
Width and height of every opening: the take-off calculations show the gross area, each deduction, then the net.
One zone per elevation
North, south, east, west, or block A and B: the reports give the areas elevation by elevation.
Plans and elevations together
All the project PDFs in one file, each at its own scale.
Frequently asked questions
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Is Kotelys suited to a façade contractor or a scaffolding company?
Yes: façade areas with openings deducted, surrounds by the metre and scaffold area, elevation by elevation, on elevations as well as plans.
Can I measure on an elevation?
Yes: any scaled view will do. Draw the elevation as an area and its openings as deductions, or measure on the plan with a length and a height.
Are small openings deducted?
According to your rule: each type has its own threshold for voids not deducted. Below it, the opening stays counted in the area.
Does Kotelys open DWG files?
No: Kotelys works on PDFs and images, scanned drawings included. Print a DWG to PDF at scale from your viewer.
How do I get the quantities into my estimate?
The Excel export gives a summary and the object-by-object detail, as fixed values. The PDF take-off calculations write out every calculation, to attach to your pricing.
How much does Kotelys cost?
The beta is free, by invitation. The announced price is €24.90 excl. VAT per month per computer, with a one-month free trial.
Other trades
Structure and external works
Envelope
Building services
Site preparation
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Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit. Free during the beta.