2x6 Wall Framing Cost

Construction Item Description

Construction estimating unit cost for interior wall framing built with 2x6 wood studs. This is a "fixed size" unit cost for 16" stud spacing and 12 foot ceiling height.

Unit Size

One lineal foot of interior wall framing with 12 foot ceilings.

Labor Costs

We figure that a carpenter can frame a little under 6 lineal feet of interior 2x6 wall per hour.

Material Costs

Each lineal foot of wall includes .95 2x6 wood studs 12 feet length, plus double top and bottom plates and fasteners. There is also an 8% waste factor on the materials.

Suggested Quantity

Total interior wall length from the Basic Dimensions screen.

Source of Construction Pricing

Based on crew timing and job costing data from Turtle Creek Construction.

HINT-- The labor cost is designed for interior framing work in remodeling projects. 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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