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Roof Framing

For small additions to buildings or for partitioning in commercial contracts, allow extra time to the give rate - up to 50% as required. Better to have more time than less.
For a feasibility study, your Carpentry breakdown is 45% labour, 55% materials and 0% fixed costs.

Description
Man Hours
Unit

Rafter




100mm x 50mm


0.18
hrs/m

150mm x 50mm


0.20
hrs/m

200mm x 50mm


0.22
hrs/m

Collar tie




150mm x 25mm


0.17
hrs/m

Strut and brace




100mm x 50mm


0.12
hrs/m

100mm x 75mm


0.22
hrs/m

Purlin/Roofing Batten




75mm x 50mm


0.12
hrs/m

100mm x 50mm


0.15
hrs/m

150mm x 50mm


0.17
hrs/m

200mm x 50mm


0.20
hrs/m

Eaves framing




75mm x 50mm


0.18
hrs/m

100mm x 50mm


0.20
hrs/m

Fascia




100mm x 50mm


0.17
hrs/m

150mm x 50mm


0.20
hrs/m

Ridge board




150mm x 25mm


0.20
hrs/m

200mm x 25mm


0.22
hrs/m

100mm x 50mm


0.17
hrs/m

Valley board




150mm x 25mm


0.18
hrs/m

200mm x 25mm


0.20
hrs/m

150mm x 50mm


0.16
hrs/m

200mm x 50mm


0.21
hrs/m

Purlin Beams and Lintels




200mm x 50mm


0.27
hrs/m

300mm x 75mm


0.34
hrs/m

200mm x 100mm


0.34
hrs/m

300mm x 100mm


0.45
hrs/m

Posts




100mm x 100mm


0.28
hrs/m

Prefabricated roof trusses, erection only




6m span


1.50
hrs/item

9m span


2.00
hrs/item

12m span


3.00
hrs/item
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