A June, 2001 “Time and Motion” study involving gypsum wallboard installation tools was conducted by R.S. Means Co., North America’s leading supplier of construction cost information. Experienced crews installed drywall using both the cordless SENCO DS200-14v and corded screw guns with loose screws. The results were dramatic!
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2500 Sq. ft. home
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8100 Sq. ft. of drywall
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Corded Screw Guns with Loose Screws
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DuraSpin Cordless with Collated Screws
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2000 Sq. ft. of Drywall per Day
(3 crew members)*
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2640 Sq. ft. of Drywall per Day
(3 crew members)*
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4.05 days to complete home
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3.07 days to complete home
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$2430 total labor cost
$41 screw cost
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$1842 total labor cost
$122 screw cost**
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$2471 Total Cost
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$1964 Total Cost
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*$600 Labor Cost / Day with 3 crew members @ $25 per hour each
**Premium cost of collated screws equals about $10 more per 1000, or for the 2500 square foot home = $81.00 premium.
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