Metal parapet coping

What’s in this rate

This unit is installing prefinished metal coping over a commercial parapet. The crew sets straight sections, engages cleats, laps or joins pieces, and fastens the system in a standard straight run. The rate is per linear foot. Corners, end closures, unusually wide walls, substrate repair, and access equipment are separate items. Wall width, cleat and joint detail, finish, corners, and wind-design requirements change this rate. Price the specified coping system for the job.

Build-up

Labor 0.22 hr × $65.00 wage and burden

$14.30

Material and small tools

$13.19

Direct rate (labor, material, and tools)

$27.49 / LF

Overhead 10% of direct

$2.75

Fee 10% of (direct and overhead)

$3.02

Loaded rate

$33.26 / LF

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