Chipboard Wall Sheathing Cost

Construction Item Description

Framing estimate unit cost for installing 1/2" (13mm) chipboard for wall sheathing.

NOTE-- Goldenseal also includes assemblies using the more expensive OSB board.

Unit Size

One square foot of horizontal wall area.

Labor Costs

We figure that a carpenter can install about 74 square feet of 1/2" chip board wall sheathing per hour, with a little help from an unskilled worker.

Material Costs

The cost includes 1 4x8 sheet of 1/2" (13mm) chip board for every 32 square feet of wall area, with a 10% waste factor.

Suggested Quantity

Calculated exterior wall area.

Source of Construction Pricing

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

Places Included

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

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