2x4 Exterior Wall Framing Cost

Construction Item Description

Construction estimating unit cost for exterior wall framing built with 2x4 wood studs. This is a "fixed size" unit cost for 16" stud spacing and 8 foot ceiling height.

Unit Size

One lineal foot of basic wall framing.

Labor Costs

We figure that a carpenter can frame about 8 lineal feet of exterior 2x4 wall per hour.

Material Costs

The cost includes .95 precut wood studs per foot of wall, plus double top and bottom plates and fasteners. There is also an 8% waste factor on the materials.

Suggested Quantity

Total exterior wall length.

Source of Construction Pricing

Based on crew timing from Turtle Creek Construction. The labor cost covers remodeling and small additions. For experienced framing crews doing new construction, you can probably reduce the labor hours by 25% to 50%.

Places Included

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

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