This section is from the book "A Treatise On Architecture And Building Construction Vol4: Plumbing And Gas-Fitting, Heating And Ventilation, Painting And Decorating, Estimating And Calculating Quantities", by The Colliery Engineer Co. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On Architecture And Building Construction.
Class of Material. | No. of Feet B.M.,or No. | Remarks. |
Studding, 2" X 4", or 2" X 6" . | 600-800 | Wall or partition. |
Rafters........... | 500-600 | |
Floor joists, 2"x 10", or 3" X 12" | 1,500 | |
Sheathing, unmatched........... | 1,000 | Laid horizontally. |
Sheathing, unmatched.... | 800 | Laid diagonally. |
Sheathing, matched..... | 800 | Laid horizontally. |
Sheathing, matched..... | 600 | Laid diagonally. |
Sheating , root........ | 1,000 | Plain gable roof. |
Sheating , root........ | 500 | Much cut up by hips, valleys, dormers, etc. |
Siding.............. | 700 | Includes fitting and setting corner boards, base, trim, and scaffolding. |
Posts and beams over cellars. | 400-500 | Includes scarfing and doweling. |
Plaster grounds, lineal feet, per man......... | 400 | For base and wainscot, straightened in good shape. |
Bridging, No. pairs per hour, per man........ | 12 | Includes cutting and setting. |
False jambs around openings, per hour,perannum...... | 1 |
Class of Work. | Cost. | Remarks. |
Setting window frames in | $0.30 | Per sq. ft. (about 1 hour time). |
Furring brick walls, l"x2" | 02 1/2 | Per sq. ft. (includes labor, material, and nails). |
Furring brick walls, l"x2" strips, 10-inch centers. . | .01 7/8 | Per sq. ft. |
Cutting holes and fitting plugs in brick walls, 12-inch | .02 | Per sq. ft. |
Cutting holes and fitting plugs in brick walls, l6-inch | .01 3/4 | Per sq. ft. |
Window frames in brickwork. | .50 | Each (includes nails and bracing). |
Door frames in brickwork.. | .50 | Each. |
Window frames in stonework. | 1.25 | Each, for ordinary work. |
Window frames in stonework. | 2.00 | Each, for very careful work. |
Door frames in stonework.. | 2.00 | Each, for very careful work. |
Furnishing and setting trim- | }l.25 | Each. |
Arch centers, 3 1/3 ft. span, 8-in. | l.00 | Each (includes sup-ports and wedges). |
 
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