Door & Window Header Framing Cost

Construction Item Description

Construction estimating unit cost for framing of an exterior door or window header. This cost covers the additonal framing cost for an exterior door or window opening.

Unit Size

One window or door opening.

Labor Costs

We figure that a carpenter can frame about 5 openings per hour, with a little help from an unskilled worker.

Material Costs

We include 8 lineal feet of 2x4 lumber per opening.

Suggested Quantity

Calculated quantity of exterior doors and windows, from the Windows & Doors Dimensions screen.

Source of Construction Pricing

Based on approximate crew timing, plus some confirmation via job costing data 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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