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FINISHED WALL COST COMPARISIONS |
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Typical Single Family Residence |
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Elements |
ThermaSteel 5 1/2" 24ga |
Stick Frame 2x6 |
Steel Frame Lt Gauge Steel |
ICF |
SIP |
8" CMU "Hollow Block" |
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Cost of Exterior SF pf walls installed |
$5.33 |
$5.16 |
$6.36 |
$16.00 |
$7.04 |
$11.25 |
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Includes required installation |
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Sheathing & Vapor barrier |
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Headers |
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Wall Furring |
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Labor for Installation |
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Standard Openings |
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No roofing elements included |
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Effective R-Value |
33 |
13.7 |
13.3 |
38 |
30 |
11 |
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Approximate Total Installed Cost |
$5.33 |
$5.16 |
$6.36 |
$16.00 |
$7.04 |
$11.25 |
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** Price Performance Ratios |
6.19 |
2.65 |
2.09 |
2.38 |
4.26 |
1.36 |
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The higher the ratio the better the system |
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Price Performance Ratio relates the cost of the installed systems to the effective R-Value and speed of constriction. |
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ThermaSteel is the fastest system available and does not require a crane. |
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First time to use ThermaSteel-5 men installed 234 linear feet of 9' insulated wall panels in 7 hours |
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Weight also plays a important factor in the structure. ThermaSteel has a very high strength to weight ratio. |
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Note: Custom homes may be higher |
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The prices may vary due to labor cost in your area. |
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