Use the calculator below to determine your potential savings when using PermaBase vs Traditional Metal Lath

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Labor Cost - $/hour

Cost per Square Foot of Installed Finish

PermaBase CBMV

Metal Lath
Assembly Item Material Time (Seconds) Labor Total Material Time (Seconds) Labor Total
Wood Studs 16" O.C. Costs for this item are the same Costs for this item are the same
Fiberglass Insulation Costs for this item are the same Costs for this item are the same
Plywood/OSB Costs for this item are the same Costs for this item are the same
Weep Screeds/Flashing Costs for this item are the same Costs for this item are the same
1st Layer of Building Felt/House Wrap $ Seconds $0 $0 $ Seconds $0 $0
2nd Layer of Building Felt - - - - $ Seconds $0 $0
Metal Lath - - - - $ Seconds $0 $0
Metal Lath Fasteners - - - - $ Seconds $0 $0
Scratch Coat - - - - $ Seconds $0 $0
Bed Coat With Scarifying - - - - $ Seconds $0 $0
Type S Mortar (Setting Stone) - - - - $ Seconds $0 $0
PermaBase (1/2" x 4' x 8') $ Seconds $0 $0 - - - -
Cement Board Fasteners (1.7/sq.ft.) $ Seconds $0 $0 - - - -
Fiberglass Mesh/Mortar (3" of tape/sq.ft.) $ Seconds $0 $0 - - - -
Polymer-modified Mortar (Setting Stone) $ Seconds $0 $0 - - - -
Optional Liquid Air and Water Barrier Costs for this item are the same Costs for this item are the same
Finish Material Costs for this item are the same Costs for this item are the same
Grout Costs for this item are the same Costs for this item are the same
Totals/Sq.Ft. $ Seconds $ $ $ Seconds $ $
 

Total Square Footage of Wall on Project

Estimated Savings Per Square Foot

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Total Project Savings

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