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TrusJoist’s insulated header?

Gene_Davis | Posted in General Discussion on

I know these things are pricey. Heck, so is good framing lumber, foamboard, gun nails, and even (gasp!) labor.

If you are using them, how have you justified their cost?

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    BossHog | | #1

    At the last truss plant I worked at we offered them in place of double 2X12 headers.

    We figured the cost of labor in assembling headers offset most of the cost difference. I think the upcharge was maybe around 100 a house, or soemthing in that range.

    That's been a while back. How much are you looking at paying for them now? And how much for 2X12?

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