Research Article
Timber Portal Frames vs Timber Truss-Based Systems for Residential Buildings
| | Erection | Case A | Case B | Case C | | Money | Hours | Money | Hours | Money | Hours |
| | Lintels | $280.00 | 4 | $280.00 | 4 | $280.00 | 4 | | Hoist/attach truss | $560.00 | 8 | $560.00 | 8 | $560.00 | 8 | | Attach purlins | $105.00 | 1.5 | $105.00 | 1.5 | $105.00 | 1.5 | | Attach roofing, cladding, and all finishing elements | $1,120.00 | 16 | $1,120.00 | 16 | $1,120.00 | 16 | | Total | $2,065.00 | 29.5 | $2,065.00 | 29.5 | $2,065.00 | 29.5 |
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