Wall Cladding Pay Rates
The Wall Cladding Pay Rates function defines installation pay rates for all wall components and trim.
Rates are calculated per metre or per foot, depending on your unit settings.
You can set up multiple pay rate files to accommodate different wall systems, profiles, or pricing structures.
🧾 Pay Schedule Overview
Field / Option | Description |
Name | The name used to identify this pay schedule. |
Storey | Defines the storey level to which the following rates apply. A schedule can include up to 10 storeys. |
Line Items | Enter the rate per unit area or per unit length for each cladding element (e.g., external corners, window sill). |
🔧 Pay Schedule Controls
Button | Function |
Select | Opens a list of existing pay rate schedules. Select one to edit. |
Delete | Deletes the currently selected pay rate schedule. |
Add | Creates a new pay rate schedule. Each schedule must have a unique name. |
Update | Saves changes to an existing pay rate schedule. |
Auto-Fill Storey | Automatically fills the table with loadings for each storey. |
🧩 User-Defined Labour Items
The Special Pay Rates feature allows you to add or manage user-defined labour charges for non-standard cladding or flashing tasks.
Command | Function |
Add-User | Adds a custom labour charge specific to wall cladding. Each new item is assigned a unique index number. |
Delete User | Deletes a user-defined charge. You’ll be prompted to enter the index number of the item you wish to remove. |
💾 Saving and Managing Pay Rate Files
Once your pricing table is fully populated (for all storeys and intervals, if applicable):
Click Add to create a new pay rate file, or
Click Update to modify an existing one.
Your data is saved automatically when you click [OK].
Standard pricing files are stored within the software structure.
User-defined pricing files are stored as:
SidingLabour5.csv
in your
..\Userfolder.
You can create as many wall pay rate files as needed — for example, separate ones for metal cladding, vinyl siding, or composite panels — depending on the systems you install.
💡 Tip: Review and update your wall cladding pay rates regularly to ensure your labour allowances remain aligned with current market costs or installer agreements.