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Rate analysis: sal wood door/window frame per m³
Short answer
For 1 m³ finished sal wood frame, use 1.1 m³ sawn wood (Rs 154,000), nails, preservative, 12 md carpenter and 6 md helper, then add 15% overhead and profit. Total rate = Rs 203,895 per m³.
Prepare analysis of rate per cum of sal wood for door window frames.
Basis
Rate per m³ of finished sal wood door and window frames (planed, joined, fixed and treated). The norm is: 1 m³ finished frame needs about 1.10 m³ of sawn sal wood (wastage in planing and cutting), carpenter 12 md and helper 6 md. Rates are illustrative: sal wood Rs 140,000/m³ (about Rs 4,000 per cft), skilled labour Rs 1,200/day and unskilled Rs 900/day.
Analysis (per m³)
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate (Rs) | Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal wood scantlings (incl. 10% conversion wastage) | 1.1 | m³ | 140,000.00 | 154,000.00 |
| Nails, screws, hold-fasts, bolts | 1 | L.S. | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Wood preservative / primer | 1 | L.S. | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Carpenter (skilled) | 12 | md | 1,200.00 | 14,400.00 |
| Helper (unskilled) | 6 | md | 900.00 | 5,400.00 |
| Sub-total (materials + labour) | 177,300.00 | |||
| Contractor's overhead and profit | 15% | 26,595.00 | ||
| Total | 203,895.00 |
Answer: Rate of sal wood frames = Rs 203,895.00 per m³ (excluding VAT).
Check of the unit price: Rs 5,773.66 per cft.
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