44. Window Frame

Window Frame. The following is approximately the cost of a window frame of the size mentioned:

Cost of Window Frame in Place.

Size, 2 lights, 28" X 28".

Jambs, 12'; head jamb, 3 1/2'; total, 15 1/2'. 15 1/2' x 1 1/8"

(1 1/4") X 5", at 1 cent per sq. in., per ft., less 50per cent.

$0.48

Sill, 3 1/2' X 1 1/8" X 5 3/4", same rate...........

.13

Subsill, 4' X 2" X 4", same rate...........

.10

Blind stop, 15 1/2 x 7/8"X2"..............

.15

Parting strip, 14 1/2 X 1/2"X 1"............

.04

Outside casing, 11 1/2' X 1 1/8" X 5"...........

.36

Head jamb, 4' X I 1/8" X 7". . .............

.17

Cap, 4' X 1 1/8"X3".................

.08

Molding, 4 1/2 of 2 1/2"................

.06

Sill nosing, 4' X 1 1/8" X 4"..............

.10

Apron, 4' X 7/8"X5"................

.10

Cove molding, 4' of 7/8..............

.06

Casing, 16 1/2' X 7/8 X 5"...............

.41

Back band, 16 1/2 X 11 /8"X 1 1/8"............

.12

Sash stops, 14 1/2 X 1/2" X 1 1/2".............

.05

Labor, for frame complete, with outside casing

attached at mill, and for setting inside casing at

building...................

1.00

Cost in place................

$3.47

45. Windows

Windows. The Cost of an ordinary window may be estimated as follows:

Cost of Sash in Place.

Size, 2 lights, 28"x28".

Cost of 2 sash, 1 3/4" thick, at mill..........

$1.15

Glass,' first quality, double-thick American, and setting

1.75

Sash weights, 35 lb., at 1 cent per lb........

.35

Cord for weights, 22 1/2', at 1/2 cent per ft.......

.11

Sash lifts, 2...................

.05

Sash lock.......

.25

Hanging sash and putting on stops.........

.50

Cost in place.................

$4.16

For curved sash in curved walls, the cost is about twice that of straight work.