2x12 Floor Joists, 16" Spacing

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Construction estimating unit cost for 2x12 floor joists framed at 16 " on center spacing.

Unit Size

One square foot of floor framing area.

Labor Costs

We figure about 39 square feet of framing completed per hour for a skilled carpenter with an unskilled helper.

Material Costs

We figure 1.08 lineal feet of 2x12 lumber per square foot (about 40% more than the theoretical coverage to allow for band joists, an extra joist at the end, doubled joists under bearing walls, etc).

Suggested Quantity

Upstairs floor area.

Source of Construction Pricing

Crew timing and material job costing from several construction projects done by Turtle Creek Construction.

Places Included

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

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