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Power attic gable vent.
1,280 CFM SW@1.65 Ea 57.97 74.79 132.76
1,540 CFM SW@1.65 Ea 91.20 74.79 165.99
1,600 CFM SW@1.65 Ea 119.18 74.79 193.97
Shutter for gable vent SW@.450 Ea 46.16 20.40 66.56
Humidistat control BE@.550 Ea 32.12 24.00 56.12
Thermostat control BE@.550 Ea 28.08 24.00 52.08

Roof-mount power ventilator.
1,130 CFM SW@1.65 Ea 56.26 74.79 131.05
1,250 CFM SW@1.65 Ea 90.70 74.79 165.49
1,600 CFM SW@1.65 Ea 139.38 74.79 214.17

Storm flood damage repair and prevention. Assumes compliance with recommendations of The
International Hurricane Protection Association and Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration.

Mold Retarder. For concrete and drywall surfaces. FEMA and IICRC certified. Seal coats are applied
over a concrete slab or an external sidewall. Vapor retarder is installed between the soil and a building
wall. Biocidal coating can be applied on any interior surface.
Survey wall and floor for patchable cracks B6@.001 SF -- 0.04 0.04
Dry affected areas and patch cracks B6@.005 SF 0.05 0.18 0.23
Quikrete 1 clear epoxy coating PP@.008 SF 0.21 0.30 0.51
VaporBlock ASTM E-1745 retarder sheets PP@.005 SF 0.08 0.18 0.26
Join retarder sheets with IC PRO tape B6@.005 SF 0.04 0.18 0.22
Brush on Recuma 20 biocidal coating B6@.008 SF 0.05 0.28 0.33

Dry rot remediation. Fungicidal agent is ShellGard RTU or equal. Add the cost of insurance
inspection, if required.
Expose and dry water-soaked
structural lumber B1@.010 SF -- 0.37 0.37
Apply ShellGard RTU fungicide PP@.008 SF 0.56 0.30 0.85
Clean away dead mold B1@.005 SF -- 0.18 0.18

Basement HVAC restoration. Required repairs will usually include installation of a waterproof custom
metal 18-inch-high coffer dam around the base of all floor-standing HVAC components. Required repairs
may also include replacement of wet insulation, installation of a new boiler burner head and electric
controls and installation of a larger flow-rate floor drain. Complies with Factory Mutual requirements.
Survey of HVAC damage PM@2.00 Ea -- 93.42 93.42
Report on repairs required
to meet insurance specs PM@16.0 Ea -- 747.40 747.40
Waterproof coffer dam (typical) PM@2.00 Ea 252.50 93.42 345.92
Conduct carrier-witnessed startup PM@4.00 Ea -- 186.80 186.80

Brace plate installation. Secure the structure to the foundation by adding steel straps between the
concrete foundation and the bottom plate. Typical costs for a 1,600 to 2,400 SF single-family residence.
Add the cost of insurance inspection and compliance documentation, if required.
Locate joints in bottom plates B1@4.00 Ea -- 145.80 145.80
Mark and expose joining points B1@4.00 Ea -- 145.80 145.80
Attach brace plates with masonry screws B1@8.00 Ea 227.25 291.60 518.85
Patch, tape, finish and prime holes in drywall B1@8.00 Ea 50.50 291.60 342.10

Corrosion coatings. Required for copper and aluminum pipe exposed to salt water. Coating is
aerosol-applied industrial grade ZeroRust phenolic alkyd paint. Add the cost of surface protection,
insurance inspection and compliance documentation, if required. Consider pipe 4" or smaller to have
one square foot of surface for each linear foot.