Cost Comparison – PPS Wall System VS Wood Framing (BACK)
This comparison is based on exterior wall framing only! | |
WOOD FRAMING: 9' WALLS |
PPS: 9' WALLS @ $11.50/sq ft |
| Batt Insulation R-20 (acts as R12) | Insulation Type II EPS Foam True R-4 per inch |
| Framing Lumber 2" x 6" x 10" @ $4.25 x 150 pcs = $637.50 | Structural Steel Studs @ 16" O.C. |
| Plywood Sheething 1/2" 100 sheets x$15.95/sheet = $1595.00 | Engineered Insulated Headers |
| Header Lumber 2" x 10" x 12'/2" x 12" x 12' = $600 to $800 est | Exterior Strapping 16" O.C. |
| Labour for Wall Framing = $6000 - $7000 *Price based on $4 - $5/ sq ft |
Raceways Predrilled and Ready for Electrical Wiring with Grommets |
| Labour for Two Days to Erect Wall System = $2500 - $3000 (Untrained Crew) | |
| Batt Insulation/Vapour Barrier @ $1.50/sq ft = $2160 | Drafting and Engineering = $1000 |
| 2" Type II EPS Exterior: 2' x 8' x 24" @ $26.59 x 100 sheets = $2659.00 *Labour to install approx $1500-$1800 |
Garbage Removal = $0 |
| Exterior Stapping 1/2" x 2" = $1000 Material & Labour | |
| Rim Board Insulation R-9 = $800 *Labour to install approx $400 |
Complete Package with all Fasteners, Adhesives and Metal Clips |
| Rim Board Insulation Included | |
| Extras by Framers = $1000 - $2000 | |
| Garbage Removal = $1000 approx. | Note: Delivery is extra |
| TOTAL WOOD FRAMING COST = $ 20,601.50 | TOTAL PPS WALL COST = $ 20,750.00 |



