Research Article

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

Table 9

Cost summary.

ā€‰MaterialPreerection/delivery labourDeliveryColumn instillationErectionTotal price

Case A truss$764.06$1,295.00$200.00$210.00$2,065.00$4,534.06
Case A portal$1,054.02$1,295.00$100.00$210.00$1,400.00$4,059.02
Case B truss$743.24$1,155.00$100.00$210.00$2,065.00$4,373.24
Case B portal$1,014.10$1,190.00$100.00$210.00$1,400.00$3,914.10
Case C truss$625.74$735.00$200.00$210.00$2,065.00$3,835.74
Case C portal$964.22$1,190.00$100.00$210.00$1,400.00$3,864.22