Manhours – The following manhours are based on one experienced carpenter for new construction. On the double-wide units, consider using a helper. The Therma-Tru units come with optional brick molding.

Hardware:

• Deadbolt: 0.800 manhours per unit

• Handlesets: 1.00 manhour per unit

• Oak threshold with vinyl weather seal (⁵/₈" or ³/₄" x 37"): 0.381 manhours per unit

• Hinges (3¹/₂" x 3¹/₂"): 0.18 manhours per hinge, which includes both door and jamb

• Weatherstripping: 1.53 manhours per 3'0" door

Finish:

• Staining: 0.006 manhours per square foot per coat

• Finish: 0.007 manhours per square foot per coat

• Light sanding: 0.011 manhours per square foot per 3'0" door

• Painting (handwork): 0.020 manhours per square foot for three coats for both door and frame

Sidelights:

• Installation (12-inch and 14-inch x 6'8"): 1.36 manhours per unit

• Lights: 0.131 manhours per square foot for both sidelights and door

Door:

• Installation: 1.32 manhours up to 3'0" to fit; this doesn't include frame, trim, or finish

• Frame: 0.850 manhours per unit up to 3'0" x 6'8" and up to jamb width of a 2 x 6 framing member

• Trim: 0.250 manhours per side, unfinished up to a 3'0" door

• Prehung steel, solid core, or molded door: 0.750 manhours up to 3'6"

• Prehung: 1.00 manhour for 5'0" to 6'0" double-wide units

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