Dry Fall vs. Brush & Roll
Head to Head Cost Comparison
Spray-Safe Dry Fall System
Brand X Brush & Roll System
30,000 Square Foot Tank Exterior - Example
Spray-Safe Application Rate: 350Ft2 Per Coat Per Hour
Man Hours Needed: 171
Material Costs: $35,410.14
Labor Costs: $11,852.57
Total Project Cost: $47,262.71
Completed in 2.4 Work Days
Brush & Roll Application Rate: 125Ft2 Per Coat Per Hour
Man Hours Needed: 720
Material Costs: $17,326.71
Labor Cost: $45,784.80
Total Project Cost: $63,111.51
Completed in 10 Work Days
The data above is pretty compelling. Consider saving 28% on every maintenance project that used to require brush and roller application. That is a fantastic benefit on its own, but Highland dry fall doesn’t stop there. It also enables jobs to be completed in less than half of the time. This time savings allows facility owners to reduce down time, and make the most of their budgets. Additionally, it allows contractors to bid more competitively, and complete more jobs. All in all, Highland dry fall paint is the obvious choice when compared to competitor brush and roller applied systems. Call us today! 828-265-2513 Or visit our Spray-Safe dry fall page for more info.
Material Costs
Highland Dry Fall Epoxy/Urethane System
8 Mils Total DTF in 3 Coats
$1.08 Per Ft2
Brand X B&R Epoxy/Urethane System
8 Mils Total DTF in 3 Coats
$0.47 Per Ft2
Details
Coverage Calculations
45% Volume Solids2.5 Mils DFT20% Loss1604 x .45 = 721.8 ÷ 2.5 = 288.72 x .8 ≈ 230Ft2
Coverage Per Gallon: 230Ft2Selling Price Per Gallon: $61.95$61.95 ÷ 230Ft2 ≈ $0.27 per Ft2
Brand X Brush & Roll Epoxy Primer
80% Volume Solids2.5 Mils DFT10% Loss1604 x .80 = 1,283.2 ÷ 2.5 = 513.3 x .9 ≈ 460Ft2
Coverage Per Gallon: 460Ft2Selling Price Per Gallon: $49.50$49.50 ÷ 460Ft2 ≈ $0.11 per Ft2
41% Volume Solids3 Mils DFT20% Loss1604 x .41 = 657.64 ÷ 3 = 219.21 x .8 ≈ 175Ft2
Coverage Per Gallon: 175Ft2Selling Price Per Gallon: $94.11$94.11 ÷ 175Ft2 ≈ $0.54 per Ft2
Brand X Brush & Roll Urethane Topcoat
62% Volume Solids3 Mils DFT10% Loss1604 x .62 = 994.48 ÷ 3 = 331.49 x .9 ≈ 300Ft2
Coverage Per Gallon: 300Ft2Selling Price Per Gallon: $76.44$76.44 ÷ 300Ft2 ≈ $0.25 per Ft2
1st Coat
Brand X Brush & Roll Epoxy Primer
2.5 Mils DFT
$0.11 per Ft2
2nd Coat
Brand X Brush & Roll Epoxy Primer
2.5 Mils DFT
$0.11 per Ft2
3rd Coat
Brand X Brush & Roll Urethane Topcoat
3 Mils DFT
$0.25 per Ft2
Labor & Equipment Costs
Equipment: $29.14 Per Hour
Labor: $40.00 Per Man Hour
Total: $69.14 Per Hour
Equipment: $23.59 Per Hour
Labor: $40.00 Per Man Hour
Total: $63.59 Per Hour
Details
Paint Crew & Working Hours
8 man crew, 9-hour workday, 6 days per week
(6 men spraying on 3 man-lifts, 2 support men on the ground)
8 man crew, 9-hour workday, 6 days per week
(6 men rolling on 3 man-lifts, 2 support men on the ground)
Man-Lift Cost Breakdown
$1500 per Week x 3 Man-Lifts = $4,500
$4,500 per week for 3 man lifts, used by 8 men for 9 hours per day for 6 days per week = $10.42/man hour
$1500 per Week x 3 Man-Lifts = $4,500
$4,500 per week for 3 man lifts, used by 8 men for 9 hours per day for 6 days per week = $10.42/man hour
Trucks Cost Breakdown
$900 per Week x 2 Trucks = $1,800
$1,800 per week for 2 trucks, used by 8 men for 9 hours per day for 6 days per week = $4.17/man hour
$900 per Week x 2 Trucks = $1,800
$1,800 per week for 2 trucks, used by 8 men for 9 hours per day for 6 days per week = $4.17/man hour
Compressor Cost Breakdown
$1,600 per Week
$1,600 per week for 1 compressor, used by 8 men for 9 hours per day for 6 days per week = $5.55/man hour
Not Needed
N/A
Consumables Cost Breakdown
$3,888 per Week
$3,888 per week for consumables, used by 8 men for 9 hours per day for 6 days per week = $9.00/man hour
$3,888 per Week
$3,888 per week for consumables, used by 8 men for 9 hours per day for 6 days per week = $9.00/man hour
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