Roof framing material cost comparison
Total cost
Cost per sq.ft
Lumber suppliers original recommended list
2×12, 2×10 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing
2×12, 2×10 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing
$58,941.10
$12.88
The same list with downsized Rafters #1
2×10, 2×8 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing
2×10, 2×8 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing
$50,673.11
$11.08
The same list with downsized Rafters #2
2×8, 2×6 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing
2×8, 2×6 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing
$50,163.11
$10.96
The same list with downsized Rafters #3
2×6 Rafters with beams and Roof bracing
2×6 Rafters with beams and Roof bracing
$ 43,805.86
$9.57
Roof Framing Solutions Material List
Structurally Designed Brace Free Open Attic
Structurally Designed Brace Free Open Attic
$37,779.25
$8.26
Roof Framing Solutions was able to save $4.62 per square foot for a total of $21,161.85 on the Roof Framing Material from the original recommended quote. With that cost savings and having an Open Attic the Homeowners prepared the Attic Level with an additional set of Stairs and a Floor system for 1,255 square feet of Future Finish and Storage.
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