Can I measure cladding areas from elevations?

Yes. Trace each wall on the elevation with the Area tool and MetreMate totals the square metres.

Can I deduct windows and doors?

Yes. Measure the openings and take them off the wall area, so you only order what goes on the wall.

Do I need to print the plans?

No. Upload the PDF and measure on screen, with nothing to install.

MetreMate for Cladding Installers

Measure cladding areas from plans

Measure weatherboard, fibre cement, and metal cladding areas from elevations, deduct openings, and order with less wastage.

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No credit card needed. Free plan to start, works on Windows and Mac.

Why cladding installers choose MetreMate

Cladding installers use MetreMate to measure weatherboard, fibre cement, and metal cladding areas straight from the elevations. Use the Area tool for each wall, count and deduct the windows and doors, and measure trims and eave sheets, so you order the right amount with less wastage. It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to print and nothing to install.

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Quote in minutes, not hours

Set the scale once and measure straight off the PDF. Your first measurement takes under 90 seconds, and it's free to start.

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The slow way, or the smart way

What changes when cladding installers measure in MetreMate instead of off a printout.

Without MetreMate

Measuring cladding areas off printed elevations
Forgetting to deduct windows and doors
Over-ordering boards and sheets

With MetreMate

Area tool for cladding areas
Count tool for windows and doors
Measure tool for trims and eaves
Layers Manager to organise by elevation
Pencil tool for freehand mark-ups, and to add your initials or signature by hand

500+

Trade businesses using MetreMate

50,000+

Measurements taken

90s

Average time to measure

Everything you can measure off the plan

Set the scale once, then pull the quantities cladding installers actually quote on.

Lengths in metres or feet

Any distance, edge, or run measured straight off the plan.

Areas in m² or sq ft

Trace rooms, slabs, and zones for instant areas.

Perimeters

Boundary and edge runs totalled for you, no maths.

Counts

Tap to count fixtures, fittings, and symbols with live totals.

Step by step

How cladding installers use MetreMate

1
Wall areas
Use the Area tool on the elevations for weatherboard, fibre cement, and metal cladding areas.
2
Openings
Count windows and doors with the Count tool and deduct the openings from the wall area.
3
Trims and eaves
Use the Measure tool for trims, corners, and eave sheet runs.

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