Metal stud ceiling framing

What’s in this rate

This unit is framing one square foot of non-structural metal-stud ceiling. The carpenter hangs studs and track, then levels the plane ready for board. The rate is per square foot. Wall framing, soffit chase framing, and drywall hang are separate units.

Build-up

Labor 0.1 hr × $55.00 wage and burden

$5.50

Material and small tools

$2.05

Direct rate (labor, material, and tools)

$7.55 / SF

Overhead 10% of direct

$0.76

Fee 10% of (direct and overhead)

$0.83

Loaded rate

$9.14 / SF

Related rates

• Metal stud framing wall — $7.82 / SF
• Hat channel furring — $6.01 / LF
• Hang 5/8" regular drywall — $4.00 / SF

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