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ASSEMBLY NAME-- IN GOLDENSEAL ESTIMATING SOFTWARE

porch posts 4x4


CONSTRUCTION CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY
Framing Deck Framing

CONSTRUCTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

Construction estimating unit cost for installation of a 4x4 treated support post on a covered porch.


UNIT SIZE

One lineal foot of porch post.


LABOR COSTS

We figure that a carpenter can install about 5 1/2 lineal feet of porch post per hour. This cost includes measuring, trimming, notching, placing and plumbing the post.

NOTE-- The labor cost is based on an average from a variety of projects, including a mixture of short support posts under floors, plus longer ones supporting roof structures.


MATERIAL COSTS

The cost includes 1 lineal foot of treated 4x4 lumber per foot of post.


HARD CONSTRUCTION COSTS, TYPICAL

$9.31 per lineal foot of post


SUGGESTED QUANTITY

No suggestion. Enter the lineal feet of posts required.


SOURCE OF CONSTRUCTION PRICING

Job costing data and crew timing from several porches built by Turtle Creek Construction.


PLACES INCLUDED

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File, Developer Starter File, Framing Starter File


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