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ASSEMBLY NAME-- IN GOLDENSEAL ESTIMATING SOFTWARE

deck 5/4 PT decking


CONSTRUCTION CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY
Framing Deck Framing

CONSTRUCTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

Deck framing unit cost for installation of 5/4 x 6 treated decking boards (nominal 5/4 lumber is a bit more than 1" thick).

NOTE-- This cost only includes the deck flooring. To calculate the total cost of a deck, you'll also need to add posts, deck floor joists, railings, and possibly other structural framing work. You may also need to add costs for connecting the deck to an existing structure, including flashing and other details.


UNIT SIZE

One square foot of deck area.


LABOR COSTS

We figure that a carpenter can install about 28 square feet of 5/4 x 6 deck flooring per hour.


MATERIAL COSTS

The cost includes 2 lineal feet of 5/4 x 6 treated lumber per square foot of decking, plus some fasteners.


HARD CONSTRUCTION COSTS, TYPICAL

$3.65 per square foot of deck area


SUGGESTED QUANTITY

Deck area from the Exterior Dimensions screen.


SOURCE OF CONSTRUCTION PRICING

Based on crew timing and job cost data from several decks built by Turtle Creek Construction.


PLACES INCLUDED

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


COMMENTS

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