We have a customer that is wanting to re-skin (overlay on original)two 28' trailers. The original skins are in fine shape...they are the outside ribbed type and they want flat skin for their decal/advertizement. We can do this for them but, I am trying to give them a realistic LABOR only estimate (two mechanics on job). We will be revitting into the ribbed sections. The aluminum sheets they are suppling are 4'X 10'. Would you be able to give me hours of labor estimate of what you would charge for something like this? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

JS

Jolene Scates, February 2010

First of all, I would pull the old skins if they are in good shape, and store them for resale, or reuse on another project. Secondly, fit up the new skins, tack them in place, lay out all, or mark the location of new screws to where there is known blocking. Pre-drill screw holes with an 8"-to 12" schedule in the field. Screw perimeter screws 4" on center. Seal the entire sheet, or framing member with elastomeric seam sealer. Depending on how fast you work, the work should not take more than 40 hrs.

David Elledge, April 2010