Accurate CSI Division 07 thermal insulation cost estimates, continuous exterior air/water-resistive barriers, metal wall cladding, vapor retarders, and joint sealants across the USA.
Thermal and moisture estimates are typically $150–$1,000 for most projects. Size and scope set the fee, and most estimates take 24–48 hours.
Representative Quantification & BOQ Deliverable
| Work Item / Specification | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
2.0" Continuous Polyisocyanurate Wall Board (R-13.1) | 38,500 | SF |
3-1/2" R-13 Kraft-Faced Fiberglass Batt Insulation | 48,000 | SF |
3-1/2" Mineral Wool Sound Attenuation Batts (SAB) | 24,500 | SF |
4" Mineral Wool Edge-of-Slab Fire Safing | 1,240 | LF |
Upload your architectural, structural, or engineering drawings. Include your trade scope, project location and bid deadline. The quote will confirm the fee, deliverables and delivery date.
CSI Division 07 Thermal & Moisture estimating inquiry
Specialized construction takeoffs
Review materials, units and scope
Confirm your deadline before work starts
Plan-based quantity takeoffs
Identify the current drawing revision, included systems, alternates and addenda. Agree whether labor, equipment, demolition, testing, permits, taxes, freight and owner-furnished items are included. Missing design information needs a recorded allowance or clarification; estimating does not replace engineering design or code approval.
Keep measured quantities separate from waste and procurement allowances. For a priced estimate, confirm the project location, pricing date, supplier inputs and labor basis. Final bid qualifications and markups remain subject to contractor review.
Modern building energy codes (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC) require continuous insulation (ci) and certified airtight building envelopes to prevent thermal bridging and condensation damage. Estimators must accurately detail thermal R-values, attachment clip thermal breaks, and envelope transition membranes.
ASHRAE 90.1 R-values, continuous insulation & air barrier specs
Batt, mineral wool, blown-in & rigid continuous foam (SF)
Fluid-applied & self-adhered envelope membranes (SF)
Insulated metal panels (IMP) & composite wall panels
Perimeter window caulking, control joints & backer rods
Thermal bridge review, insulation clip counts & bid package
Every estimate prepared by F&K Estimatings delivers an exhaustive line-item breakdown formatted for material suppliers, specialty subcontractors, and general contractor bid reviews.
Thermal and moisture estimates are typically $150–$1,000 for most projects. Size and scope set the fee, and most estimates take 24–48 hours.
| Estimate Component | Included Scope & Line Items | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|
Fiberglass & Mineral Wool Batts | Kraft-faced, unfaced, and foil-faced fiberglass batts (R-11, R-13, R-19, R-30, R-38), mineral wool sound attenuation batts (SAB). | Square Feet (SF) / Rolls |
Continuous Rigid Board Insulation | Extruded polystyrene (XPS), polyisocyanurate (Polyiso), and high-density mineral wool continuous insulation boards (1" to 4"). | Square Feet (SF) / SHTS |
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) | Open-cell (0.5 PCF) and closed-cell (2.0 PCF) spray foam insulation, thermal ignition barriers, and intumescent wash coats. | Board Feet (BF) / Drum Sets |
Air & Water-Resistive Barriers | Vapor-permeable & non-permeable fluid-applied air barrier membranes, self-adhered sheet membranes (40 mil), transition tapes. | Square Feet (SF) / Rolls |
Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) | 2" to 4" factory-insulated metal wall and roof panels (26ga / 24ga steel face with polyiso core), concealed fasteners, trims. | Square Feet (SF) |
Underslab Vapor Retarders | 10 mil & 15 mil puncture-resistant polyolefin underslab vapor retarders (Stego Wrap), vapor boot pipe collars, seam tape. | Square Feet (SF) / Rolls |
Thermal Isolation Sub-Framing Clips | Thermally broken composite and aluminum girt clips (Knight Wall, Cascadia, GreenGirt) for continuous insulation attachment. | Count (EA) / LF Girts |
Joint Sealants & Expansion Joints | Polyurethane and silicone building joint sealants, backer rods, pre-formed foam joint seals, primer. | Linear Feet (LF) / Tubes |
Insulation & Cladding Labor | Journeyman insulator and cladding installer crew hours, scissor lift rentals, spray rig equipment allocations. | Crew Days / Man-Hours |
Bid-Ready Division 07 BOQ | Itemized Excel workbook with R-values, board counts, sealant linear footage, and marked PDF envelope drawings. | Complete Bid Package |
Select a category below to explore our specific measurement parameters and deliverable formats.
Complete takeoff of interior stud cavity batts, rigid exterior continuous boards, and attic insulation.
Deliverable Format
Square footage by R-value, roll/bag counts, sheet counts (4x8), and stick-pin fasteners.
Our thermal and moisture protection takeoffs strictly conform to CSI MasterFormat Division 07 standards and ASHRAE energy code requirements.
Every material is categorized by thermal performance and assembly location.
Batt insulation, rigid foam boards, and spray-applied polyurethane foam.
Underslab vapor barriers, polyethylene sheets, and sealed pipe boots.
Fluid-applied and sheet membrane air/water-resistive barrier assemblies.
Insulated metal panels (IMP), composite panels, and metal siding.
Firestopping, safing insulation, and head-of-wall joint seals.
Architectural caulking, perimeter window seals, and expansion joints.
Modern energy codes mandate calculating effective assembly R-values, accounting for thermal bridging through metal framing. We quantify continuous exterior insulation (ci) boards, thermally isolated attachment clips, and sealed air barrier interfaces.
Send your drawing sheets for a dedicated takeoff schedule.
Reference R-values per inch utilized by our envelope estimators:
Understanding whether your team needs raw quantity measurements or a fully priced bid estimate helps you order the exact service you require.
Our systematic 7-step engineering process eliminates missing elements, prevents duplicate counts, and delivers defensible estimates.
We review building elevations, wall sections, energy code summaries (ASHRAE/IECC), and Division 07 specs.
We measure wall and ceiling cavities for fiberglass and mineral wool batts, categorized by R-value.
We measure exterior wall face areas for rigid polyiso/XPS boards and thermally isolated sub-girts.
We calculate board foot volumes for roof decks and wall cavities, determining chemical drum set yields.
We measure fluid-applied air barrier wall areas, window transition flashings, and underslab vapor barriers.
We measure perimeter caulking linear footage and calculate installer man-hours.
A Senior Estimator conducts a peer review to verify R-value compliance, flashings, and addenda changes.
From commercial tenant fit-outs to heavy industrial complexes, we adapt our takeoff methodology to project specifications.
Continuous exterior polyiso insulation, fluid-applied air barriers, curtain wall fire safing, and perimeter window caulking.
Sound attenuation batts in party walls, exterior housewrap, attic blown-in insulation, and window flashing tape.
Insulated metal wall panels (IMP), roof deck spray foam, thermal girt clips, and control joint sealants.
Non-combustible mineral wool insulation, continuous vapor barriers, antimicrobial sealants, and acoustic baffles.
High-R exterior cavity walls, impact-resistant insulation boards, thermal breaks, and low-VOC sealants.
Heavy-duty continuous insulated metal panels (4" - 6"), underslab insulation, and cryogenic joint sealants.
Material and labor costs fluctuate drastically by project geography, supplier logistics, trade union jurisdictions, and site conditions. We do not use flat national averages.
Confirm the pricing date, project ZIP code, supplier quotations, labor basis and equipment allowances in the project brief. Identify any owner-supplied rates or provisional costs separately.
Continuous exterior insulation assemblies require thermal attachment girts and specialized fasteners, adding cost.
Chemical component prices (A & B side isocyanate/polyol resin) fluctuate with petroleum raw material markets.
Panel core thicknesses (2", 3", 4", 6") and architectural embossed steel finishes impact material square-foot costs.
Applying exterior air barriers and insulation on multi-story facades requires mast-climbers or boom lifts.
Northern cold climate zones (Zones 5–7) require thicker insulation packages than southern climate zones.
Review illustrative project models demonstrating how CSI Division 07 Thermal & Moisture quantities are extracted, itemized, and structured under standard contractor bidding conditions.
Agree the scope and review requirements for your project. Check quantities against the supplied drawing revision and record unresolved items before preparing a final bid.
When bidding tight commercial deadlines, subcontractors cannot afford incomplete takeoffs or guesswork. A clear estimating brief helps identify the quantities, pricing inputs and qualifications needed for bid review.
Request drawing references and identify allowances separately from measured quantities.
Identify addenda and agree the revision scope, fee and delivery date.
Confirm the spreadsheet format, formulas and cost inputs required for your bid.
Confirm the project ZIP code, pricing date, supplier quotations and labor basis.
Detailed technical and commercial answers to help you navigate thermal & moisture protection estimating, material scheduling, and bid preparation.
For a contractor bid, identify the trade package, issued plan revision, specifications, alternates and the responsibility for adjoining work. Separate measured quantities from unit prices, subcontractor quotations and project allowances so the bid reviewer can trace each assumption.
Agree the spreadsheet columns, drawing references, exclusions, pricing date and revision allowance before work starts. An addendum or changed scope needs an identified issue date and change record; an illustrative sample does not establish project-specific pricing or specialist experience.
Compare commercial bid estimating scope with the published sample evidence, then request the required handoff.