Basic
$1.80 – $3.60 per sq ft
1x3 wood furring at 16 in. on center, treated against masonry, fastened with masonry screws, high spots shimmed
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How Much Does Furring Strip Cost in Omaha, Nebraska?
Install 1x wood furring strips at 16 in. on center over masonry or framed walls, shimmed flat, per sq ft of wall, materials and labor.
Furring Strip in Omaha, Nebraska typically costs $2.11 to $4.23 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Furring Strip in Omaha, Nebraska
$2.11 – $4.23
per sq ftPrices in Omaha are 6.0% lower than the national average for furring strip.
National average: $2.25 – $4.50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.11 – $4.23 per sq ft
Straight kiln-dried 1x3 furring at 16 in. on center, treated against masonry, screwed and shimmed flat to a string line
Premium
$2.64 – $5.29 per sq ft
Selected straight 1x3 furring at 16 in., treated against masonry, screwed, shimmed flat with a long straightedge, extra strips at openings
Cost Breakdown in Omaha
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.95 – $1.90 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.74 – $1.48 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.25 – $0.52 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.17 – $0.34 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Omaha local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Omaha, Nebraska
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.01-$2.02 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.79-$1.57 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.27-$0.55 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.18-$0.36 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs6.0% below avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Furred Wall Detail in Construction in USA, alsyedconstruction.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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