2x2 Basement Framing Interior Walls

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Construction estimating unit cost for 2x2 framing applied to a basement masonry wall using .22 cartridge nails. This cost applies to walls that are entirely within the basement and not exposed to the outdoors on either side.

Unit Size

One lineal foot of wall.

Labor Costs

We figure about 6 1/2 lineal feet of wall per carpenter hour, plus a little unskilled help.

Material Costs

10 feet of 2x2 lumber per foot of wall plus a few shim shingles and .22 cartridge nails. This assumes an 8 foot ceiling height, with 16" spacing, top and bottom plates and a little extra for corners, windows etc.

Suggested Quantity

Goldenseal suggests the length of exterior basement walls from the Basic Dimensions screen.

Source of Construction Pricing

Based on job costing data from several basement remodeling projects done by Turtle Creek Construction.

Places Included

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File

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