Research Article

Timber Portal Frames vs Timber Truss-Based Systems for Residential Buildings

Table 5

Summary of truss material costs.

ElementTypeCase ACase BCase C

Truss90 × 35MGP 10$264.67$243.85$126.35
Purlins120 × 35 mm MGP 10$106.56$106.56$106.56
Lintel140 × 35 mm MGP 10$49.47$49.47$49.47
ColumnsTry 90 × 90 mm F7$324.48$243.36$243.36
ConsumablesAssume $100 for consumables$100.00$100.00$100.00
Total$845.18$743.24$625.74