HOW TO USE IT
How to use the House Wrap Installation Cost Calculator
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Measure the wall area: Total the exterior wall area to cover, accounting for the wrap being a full layer, not just openings.
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Add waste for laps: Horizontal laps and cutouts around openings add waste. Ten percent is a common default.
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Count the rolls: Divide the area with waste by the coverage per roll and round up. 2,200 ÷ 1,000 = 2.2, so buy 3 rolls.
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Add tape and labor: Tape seals the seams and costs per roll, and labor is the wall area times a rate. Use the House Wrap Installation Cost Calculator.
THE MATH
House wrap calculation method
Add waste to the wall area, divide by the roll area, then add tape and labor. 2,000 sq ft at 10% waste is 2,200, needing 3 rolls of 1,000 sq ft: $600 material + $6 tape + $300 labor = $906.Horizontal laps and cutouts around openings add waste. Ten percent is a common default.
PRACTICAL EXAMPLE
Worked example for House wrap
Add waste to the wall area, divide by the roll area, then add tape and labor. 2,000 sq ft at 10% waste is 2,200, needing 3 rolls of 1,000 sq ft: $600 material + $6 tape + $300 labor = $906.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you estimate house wrap installation?
Add waste to the wall area, divide by the roll area, then add tape and labor. 2,000 sq ft at 10% waste is 2,200, needing 3 rolls of 1,000 sq ft: $600 material + $6 tape + $300 labor = $906.
What should I verify before using the result?
Rolls are the big cost. Round up, not down, or you will buy a second roll for one wall.
Is this a final quote or design?
No. Use it as a planning estimate, then confirm measurements, local rates, product requirements, permits and jobsite conditions before bidding or building.