Knee Wall Framing Cost

Construction Item Description

Construction estimating unit cost for installation of knee wall framing.

This item covers low walls from floor to rafters in the upper story of a Cape Cod project. You can also use it for knee walls on stairways or in room interiors.

Unit Size

One lineal foot of knee wall.

Labor Costs

We figure that a carpenter can frame 16 or 17 lineal feet of knee walls per hour, with a little help from an unskilled helper.

Material Costs

The cost includes 5 lineal feet of 2x4 lumber per lineal foot of wall, plus some fasteners (we include construction screws since that is often the best way to rigidly fasten free-standing knee walls).

Suggested Quantity

No suggested quantity. Type in the length of knee walls required in the project.

Source of Construction Pricing

Based on crew timing and job costing data from several projects done by Turtle Creek Construction.

Places Included

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

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