<h3>How much are roof frames really cost?</h3>
<p>Many companies involved in the design and construction of modern buildings estimate, but don't really know, how much roof frames cost to install. 
Which of these cost factors do you include in your estimated cost of traditional welded-in roof frames? How do they compare to QuickFrames?</p>
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<th scope="col"><strong>Cost Factors</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Traditional Welded Frames</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>QuickFrames</strong></th>
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<td>Detailing</td>
<td><span style="color: red">Required ($)</span> </td>
<td><span style="color: #3DB7E4"><strong>Pre-engineered / Not Required</strong></span></td>
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<td>Fabrication or Purchase</td>
<td><span style="color: red">Custom Made / Weeks to Make ($$)</span> </td>
<td><span style="color: #3DB7E4"><strong>Off-the-shelf / Can Ship Same Day ($)</strong></span></td>
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<td>Shipping to Site</td>
<td><span style="color: red">Assembled (Less Per Truck) ($$$)</span> </td>
<td><span style="color: #3DB7E4"><strong>Unassembled (Far More Per Truck) ($)</strong></span></td>
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<td>Installation Labor</td>
<td><span style="color: red">Welder, Crane Operator, 1+hours per ($$$)</span> </td>
<td><span style="color: #3DB7E4"><strong>Iron Worker, 20 minutes per ($)</strong></span></td>
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<td>Inspections and Safety</td>
<td><span style="color: red">Welding Inspector / Fire Suppression ($)</span> </td>
<td><span style="color: #3DB7E4"><strong>No Inspector or Special Safety Protocols<strong></span></td>
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<td>Change Orders</td>
<td><span style="color: red">Start All Over Again ($$$$)</span> </td>
<td><span style="color: #3DB7E4"><strong>Un-Bolt, Move, Adjust ($)<strong></span></td>
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<td colspan="5"><em><strong>QuickFrames cost up to 40% less to purchase and install, plus all the other indirect cost savings!</strong></em></td>
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<h3>QuickFrames Pricing Overview</h3>
QuickFrames can be configured in many ways for many different purposes so its not practical for us to create a pricing table that includes every possible set of requirements. However, here are some examples of prices charged for frames on recent projects, as well as the competing prices that were quoted for traditional frames. (Traditional roof frames are quoted installed, therefore the QuickFrames prices include a generous $75 per frame for installation.)
<h4>New Construction Projects</h4>
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<th scope="col"><strong>Project</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Frame Type</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Project Description</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Total Price</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Savings</strong></th>
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<td>Example A</td>
<td>Traditional</td>
<td>(100 4”x4”x¼” Angle Iron: $309 ea.)</td>
<td>$30,900</td>
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<td>QuickFrames</td>
<td>(100 12GA: $213 + $75 install = $288 ea.)</td>
<td>$28,800</td>
<td><strong>$2,100</strong></td>
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<td>Example B</td>
<td>Traditional</td>
<td>(100 4”x4”x¼” Angle Iron: $309 ea.)</td>
<td>$30,900</td>
<td></td>
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<td></td>
<td>QuickFrames</td>
<td>(100 16GA: $195 + $75 install = $270 ea.)</td>
<td>$27,000</td>
<td><strong>$3,900</strong></td>
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<td colspan="5" style="alignleft"><em>Note: The traditional frame pricing assumed all the roof opening locations were known and would not change (prior to the roof deck being installed) and there would be no equipment changes requiring changes in frame locations or dimensions.<br />How often does that happen on your projects?</em></td>
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<h4>Tenant Improvement Projects</h4>
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<th scope="col"><strong>Project</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Frame Type</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Project Description</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Total Price</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Savings</strong></th>
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<td>Example C</td>
<td>Traditional</td>
<td>(100 4”x4”x¼” Angle Iron: $309 + $200 labor = $509 ea.)</td>
<td>$50,900</td>
<td></td>
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<td></td>
<td>QuickFrames</td>
<td>(100 12GA: $213 + $75 install + $288 ea.)</td>
<td>$28,800</td>
<td><strong>$22,100</strong></td>
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<td>Example D</td>
<td>Traditional</td>
<td>(100 4”x4”x¼” Angle Iron: $309 + $200 labor = $509 ea.)</td>
<td>$50,900</td>
<td></td>
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<td></td>
<td>QuickFrames</td>
<td>(100 16GA: $195 + $75 install $270 ea.)</td>
<td>$27,000</td>
<td><strong>$23,900</strong></td>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Indirect Cost Savings<br />(Testimonials)</h3>
[photo_testimonial name="Mark Fultz, Vice President of Operations, ABLE Steel" img=""] On a recent 1.3 million square foot warehouse, utilizing QuickFrames allowed us to exceed the initial schedule by four weeks.  When you're talking minutes as opposed to hours to install a frame that has adjustment capabilities if there is a problem, it was an easy decision for us. We will never go back to the old way [of using welded-in frames].[/photo_testimonial]
[photo_testimonial name="Nikki Wood, Project Estimator Bell Steel" img=""] By using QuickFrames, a ton of my shop time was freed up, and the end result looks great. The frames blend into the roof seamlessly, and if I need to move them, I can do so in a snap. Their frames are well-priced, and the pricing for bulk orders is even better.[/photo_testimonial]
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