Components include posts, columns, beams, girders, sills, underpinning and bracing which are the primary means of support for the building. When walls are load bearing and separate interior framing exists, include frame only for interior area. Do not include interior framing when normal interior partitions exist. In addition, there are special considerations for partially-framed buildings (see Entering Partially Framed Buildings for details)
Square foot method frame costs are based on a frame assembly typical for the occupancy and quality and providing sufficient load bearing to support floor and roof assemblies. CAUTION: Do not use square foot method components in combination with alternate method components.
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Steel, Light Pre-engineered Class S |
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Wood A-Frame Class C, D only |
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Use these components for low-rise Class C, D or S shell-type construction with minimal interior construction. CAUTION: Do not use alternate method components in combination with square foot method components.