Roof Valley Framing Cost

Construction Item Description

Construction unit cost for framing valleys on a roof. This is an additional unit cost for the valley framing-- also include basic truss or rafter framing costs for the entire roof area, to handle the basic roof framing cost.

Unit Size

One lineal foot of valley.

Labor Costs

We figure that one skilled carpenter can frame about 25 lineal feet of valley per hour, with a little help from an unskilled laborer.

Material Costs

The cost includes one foot of 2x10 lumber per lineal foot of valley, plus some fasteners.

Suggested Quantity

Based on the valley measurement from the Roof Dimension screen.

Source of Construction Pricing

Based on an estimate of the additional time required for valley framing, using job cost data from several remodeling projects done by Turtle Creek Construction.

Places Included

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

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