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If you have an upcoming woodworking project but have a tight budget, you might have asked how much a sheet of plywood will cost you. To make things easier, we’ve rounded up plywood prices so you can finally choose what plywood sheet fits your budget.

What is the Average Cost of Plywood?

Plywood prices might vary greatly due to factors. Plywood is available in various grades and thicknesses, from heavy planks to thin sheets.

Depending on the size you require, the price will vary. But on average, a plywood sheet can cost anywhere from $12 to $55, while thicker kinds of plywood can cost up to $120.

Standard Sizes of Plywood and Their Average Cost

A 4×8 sheet with 1/4-inch thickness can cost anything between $6 to $45. A sheet with an 11/32-inch thickness might cost somewhere between $15 to $120.

A 2×2 sheet of plywood with 1/4-inch thickness costs around $5 to $31 but may cost more depending on the wood and thickness.

The average cost of a 2×4 plywood sheet with a common thickness of 1/4 inch is between $17 to $36. 

Depending on the wood and thickness, a 4×4 plywood sheet may cost around $11 to $39.

Price Estimates of Different Plywood Sizes

More About Plywood

Plywood is made by gluing together thin sheets of veneers. The medium density makes it less likely to split when nailed along its sides. Compared to other materials, it can prevent expansion and contraction, making it more stable and durable.

Plywood is a long-lasting product used in various applications, including interior design, packaging, and furniture manufacturing.  Depending on its intended function, you can use plywood for various things, such as woodworking, construction, or even aviation [1].

Contributing Factors to the Price of Plywood

Sheet Size

The price of a 2 × 4-foot sheet of plywood is nearly double that of a 4 × 8-foot sheet. In general, the more you buy, the more it costs.  Thus, the sheet size you need will significantly impact the price of the plywood you want to buy. The price of the plywood sheet increases linearly with its size.

Thickness

Generally, thicker plywood is of a greater grade and more durable than thin types of plywood sheets.  In this case, the more expensive it is, the better the quality.

Plywood sheets range from 11/32 inch thin to 1/2 inch thick and beyond. Plywood with a greater thickness contains more components, so the price will naturally rise.

A-grade sheet of plywood is the toughest sort and the greatest for construction purposes; it also looks the nicest, smoothest, and can be readily painted so that you can use it for interior and exterior design.

Plywood sheets of a lower grade would likely have several knots or holes, rendering them practically unsafe and visually unattractive. Better quality plywood has a uniform composition, meaning it is free of these holes and knots and is stronger and more attractive.

Plywood grade is another important determinant of a plywood sheet’s value. There are several different quality levels or grades, and the density is one of the most noticeable distinctions between them.

Type and Wood Species

There are several plywood varieties available in the market. It’s estimated that over 20 distinct types are constructed from softwood or hardwood. Aircraft plywood, for example, is by far the most costly and long-lasting type available.

Understanding the differences between softwood sheets and hardwood sheets is important.

Hardwood is naturally superior because it is water-resistant, dense, and more durable than softwood. Hardwood sheets, in contrast to their softwood counterpart, is much more expensive.

Supplier and Order Quantity

It’s not a good idea to buy plywood from the first store you discover selling it. Get many quotes to choose the most affordable option, and inquire about volume discounts if available. 

Quantity discounts make it worthwhile to consider making bulk purchases rather than smaller increments.

Plywood prices might vary widely depending on where you make your purchase. For example, the price of plywood sheets purchased from a posh urban hardware shop will be far higher than if purchased from a rural mill or factory.

Market

The demand and supply, as well as the level of competition, will always impact pricing. In addition, the pace at which a tree grows, the weather condition, and the amount of lumber that can be harvested will have to affect the price.

Plywood prices may also be impacted by other variables that are unrelated to the material itself, like the state of the industry or economy. 

Additional Costs

Sanded plywood manufactured from alternative wood sources is 30% more expensive than raw sheets of plywood. For instance, Birch, Fir, and Oak might cost more than a regular variety of plywood or structured wood OSB.

Retailers often stock between 3 and 5 kinds of plywood, so if you need a certain kind of sheet and your retail outlet doesn’t have it in stock, they may have you pay more to have it specially ordered.

Furthermore, most retailers can bring the sheets to your worksite for an additional fee if you don’t have your means of transportation.

Tips on Saving When Buying Plywood

Plywood comes in such wide varieties that it might be difficult to choose. When shopping for sheets of plywood, it’s important to know how you’ll use it for indoor or outdoor projects.

Since many local staff may not have all the necessary information, we highly recommend conducting as much research as possible online before contacting them is best. 

Conclusion

Now that you know how much is a sheet of plywood, you can start looking for what your project needs and if your budget allows it. Since not all plywood is the same, selecting the right kind, thickness, and dimension for the task at hand is important rather than focusing on just the cost.

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compiling a price list for a service company

What is a price list

A price list is a list of goods or services that a company sells, with prices for the corresponding items. For some, this is a document of hundreds of positions, for others, a catalog in which several key lines are recorded.

The purpose of the price list is to facilitate communication with the client and make it more transparent - to show him the assortment, designate cost levels, and provide the necessary reports based on the results of the period. nine0007

Prices in the price list of most companies are indicated in rubles. But some people conduct billing in standard hours or points.

We constantly come across examples of price lists in life - a menu in a cafe, a price list for cigarettes in a supermarket, a list of services of beauty salons, etc. Here we will analyze why price lists are needed when legal entities interact within the framework of after-sales service, service and technical support? What features do they have and what do they include?

Why do we need a price list

The price list allows you to formalize the interaction with the client. It increases the transparency of contractual and financial relations, demonstrates the openness of the company, regulates the rules for the provision of services.

Since the cost of the service does not arise from the ceiling, but is calculated from the actual costs and the required margin, the price list is one of the integral parts of the business process. In the company itself, it can be used to manage sales. The internal version of the price list can contain not only the market value of a product or service, but also its cost, as well as the range of allowable discounts or markups for customers. nine0007

For both the company and its customers, the price list makes it easy to compare competing offers. He helps the client to choose the right product or service.

There may be several price lists. In some cases, it's just more convenient to work this way - to set your own prices for services for clients from different industries or groups of companies. The cost of services may be more expensive for specific clients or only those with exotic SLAs.

Vendor services / products can be added to a separate price list. And sometimes a new price list has to be created according to the requirements of tenders and contracts with fixed prices. nine0007

Lack of a price list (ie cost or its uncertainty) may be due to the following factors:

• VIP service / one-time work. Practiced within the framework of relationships with specific customers. Often on request. For such services, it makes no sense to enter a price list, because. this information will no longer be used.
• Made to order. Depending on the requirements and restrictions of the customer, the cost can vary greatly and sometimes the spread is so large that it makes no sense to indicate it in the table. nine0032
• The uniqueness of the offer for the market.

Features of price lists for service companies

In preparing this article, we analyzed the price lists of about three dozen organizations - representatives of medium and small service businesses:

• integrators of satellite monitoring of transport;
• IT outsourcing;
• maintenance of video surveillance systems;
• repair of office equipment;
nine0031 maintenance of trade facilities;
• Housing department, HOA, management companies, etc.

Let's discuss which price list options are familiar to customers and most often used by businesses.

Hierarchy in the price list

If the business has a fairly narrow specialization, the price list can be arranged as a simple single-level table of several dozen items. In the case of hundreds of positions, it is advisable to have a hierarchical price list or a convenient substring search in the case of using an automation system or a helpdesk class system. nine0007

Here is an example of a multi-level scanner repair price list (the depth of nesting is visible in the line below the company logo): in the price list are subject to change.

In order not to create a new version of the document every time, prices are converted to standard hours or conventional units. The cost of a standard hour is more convenient to index than the entire price list. nine0007

The same trick is used when the same services can be provided at different prices depending on the remoteness of the site, current restrictions, equipment model and other parameters. That is, the conditional “Building and installing batteries” “costs” - 4 people / hour, and “Consultation on the system. Basic "- 0.5 people / hour. At the same time, the cost of a standard hour will depend, for example, on power. In this example, it would be more convenient to bill for an hour of working time. 10 hours were spent on the road and work - the client paid for 10 hours. And an intermediate value - standard hours - is used to simplify the relationship between the client and the executing company. This practice is widespread abroad. nine0007

Depending on the specifics of the activity, the item in the price list and its cost can be for 1 meter, for 1 circuit, for every 100 watts (as when servicing climate equipment), etc.

Coefficients

Practice shows that price lists often indicate increasing or decreasing coefficients relative to the base cost. Increasing ones can be applied in case of attracting a specialist of higher qualification, performing work at night or outside the work schedule, for a remote facility, etc. The reduction factor can be used for package orders of services or for specialized organizations. nine0007

Additional information

The cost of services may include the costs of auxiliary materials, delivery, etc. They depend on the supplier and other external factors, so it is not always convenient to include them in the price list. In this case, companies indicate the conditions under the price table (under an asterisk) or provide a lower / upper price limit.

Many companies try to minimize their risks and costs by introducing separate lines for penalties in the catalog of positions. nine0007

Price list and subscription service

The subscription service model implies the provision of a certain set of services at a fixed cost. In this case, the set of services itself is called a package or tariff plan.

Tariff plans may differ in the volume of included features and quality parameters: response time to an appeal and closing of an application, the possibility of an emergency departure, the schedule for the provision of services, etc. Sometimes tariff plans include a certain number of hours or jobs (in the case of IT outsourcing or support centers for software solutions). nine0007

Services included in the tariff do not need to be billed. If the client receives some additional service, you need a price list for it.

The screenshot shows an example of the support section for another client of our ticketing and maintenance system. Here there are both the tariffs themselves and additional options with descriptions.

By the way, this example contains not only the tariffs themselves, but also additional options available for some of them for a separate fee.

And at the link you can find an example of tariffs with different SLAs.

In the presence of subscription agreements, the service company may also offer one-time work. For them it is better to have a separate price list.

Cost regulation and price caps by law

Most private companies decide whether and what to include in a price list. But for some industries and services, there are obligations fixed at the legislative level for the availability of a price list or the prices indicated in it. nine0007

So, the HOA or the management company must have a price list for the types of services provided. Tariffs for council houses are approved by the mayor's ordinance.

For some services, government regulations may impose price caps. They do not determine the price list as such, but the cost at which services can be purchased by a state enterprise. For example, in the regions there are decrees on the maximum level of prices for services and works related to the overhaul of apartment buildings. When working with such a customer, the service company needs to draw up a price list in accordance with these restrictions, otherwise the transactions simply will not take place. So in a sense, the law determines their price list. nine0007

The vendor may also limit the rates. In this case, the list of services and their cost is officially prescribed. As in the case of state regulation, the purpose of these restrictions is to limit cheating and dumping. In addition, this way the vendor aligns the basic set of services from different dealers.

What does the price list give a service company

Are you a service company that works with legal entities? Then be sure to draw up your price list for services, describe in detail the possibilities of subscription agreements and packages. nine0007

Forming the cost of services is not an easy process. First you need to work out a pricing model - should you offer customers a set of services according to the price list or collect packages with SLA? It is necessary to take into account costs, competitors' prices, lay down the rate of return, etc. But at the end it will help to form a positive attitude of customers towards your business.

The presence of a price list is an indicator of maturity, transparency and a serious attitude of the company towards the customer. Agree, the provision of services in the "on the market" format, when the cost is determined depending on the weather, mood, impudence of the buyer or the company itself, should be a thing of the past. The price list is, first of all, transparency in the relationship between the customer and the contractor. nine0007

A price list can be a powerful marketing weapon if it focuses on the uniqueness of your offer - specific positions, unusual additional features, ease of interaction. It also helps to distance yourself from your competitors.

On the other hand, the absence of a catalog of services with prices can cause distrust among customers. They may perceive it as a sign of the inefficiency of internal processes and the unpreparedness of the company itself.

Price list requirements

There are no uniform requirements for price lists. And the rules of good manners determine that it should be as clear as possible to both employees of the service company and the client . How exactly to interpret this recommendation depends on the purpose of creating the price list:

• if the price list is posted on the site to attract new customers and it is not supposed to be printed, you need to monitor the readability and unambiguity of the wording. In some cases, you can create a multi-page catalog or prefer a service calculator; nine0032
• If a price list is sent or given to a client who will compare it with competitors' offers, it is better that it contains the contact details of the company.
• if the price list is an annex to the contract, it must have information about the contract number, counterparties. To describe services and goods, it is better to use the same wording as in the contract itself.

There are also some general design guidelines:

• When trying to place a price list on an A4 sheet for printing or distribution as a PDF, it is worth clearing it of unnecessary wording. nine0032
• Choose a font that is easy to read, don't make it too small.
• Do not duplicate positions or indicate in a row those that differ only in the smallest details. In order not to confuse the client, you can specify only one of the positions, noting in the notes that a certain option is available for a surcharge.
• It is better not to resort to unrecognized abbreviations.
• When specifying the price, do not forget about the units of measurement (both prices and services / goods).
nine0031 If your price list is updated regularly, we recommend printing the date on it. It will be more convenient for the client if the date until which this offer is valid is also indicated.
• You can specify the standard wording "is not a public offer", which will save both you and customers from mutual misunderstanding.

You can draw up a simple price list yourself in Excel.

By the way, our Okdesk support automation system has a special and functional module (“Price List” module) for maintaining price lists and using them to generate a specification for a completed request with ready-made integration with 1C. nine0007

This module makes it possible to:

• evaluate the profitability of each client - through reports on completed orders during the reporting period, indicating their cost;
• ensure transparency of all relations with the client on "processed" applications;
• report to the client, for which he pays money - what work was performed under the contract, and which is already beyond this framework;
• automatically evaluate the profit from all applications completed by one or another employee, and calculate bonuses based on them; nine0032
• issue invoices for completed work in a couple of clicks.

The introduction of a price list can require significant business changes.

It is not necessary to go all this way in one step. You can experiment with working according to the price list only in terms of interaction with counterparties, for example, for atypical customer service outside the contract.

If the approach justifies itself, the price list can be introduced for other business segments. So, for example, you can enter various options for service contracts that differ in the included options and cost (the price list will just help to formulate such an offer correctly). nine0007

Kirill Fedulov

Co-founder and development director of Okdesk. For about 10 years he worked at Naumen, where he was involved in the implementation of ITSM and service desk systems in the largest Russian companies: Polyus, Tinkoff, LSR, etc. Expert in organizing and automating technical support processes, service and field service

Prices for printing services in Copier "CopiMax" centers

Document copying and printing A4, A3

Black and white copying and printing A4, A3
A4		number	A3
unilateral	bilateral		unilateral	bilateral
18. 00	25.00	1-9	38.00
15.00	22.00	10-49	24.00	36.00
12.00	18.00	50-99	18.00	28.00
8.00	14.00	100-499	14.00	24.00
6.00	10.00	500-999	12.00	19.00
5.00	nine0005 8.00	1000-4999	call	call
25. 00	50.00	non-standard originals*	36.00	72.00

B/W copy A4-A3 (self-service)
A4	chromaticity	A3
odnostor.		odnostor.
12.00	black and white	24.00
12.00	24.00

. 00*; 20.00**; 40.00***

* - MS Office, Adobe Acrobat files;

** - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Compass files.

*** - AutoCAD, Visio files.

Copy and print large format documents

nine0005 Black and white copying and printing of drawings (linear images without fill)
paper 80 g/m²		format	tracing paper 90 g/m²
linear cm.	for the format		linear cm.	for the format
1.25	150.00	A0 nine0236	5.00	600.00
1. 25	75.00	A1	-----	300.00
1.25	52.20	A2	-----	210.00
1.25	37.50	A3	-----	150.00

* - MS Office, Adobe Acrobat files

** - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Compass files

*** - AutoCAD, Visio files

Color copying and printing of drawings (fill up to 10%)
seal	format
300. 00	A0	450.00
150.00	A1	250.00
105.00	A2	205.00
2.50	linear cm.	nine0005 ---

* - the price for the first copy, the second and subsequent copies are calculated at the price of printing.

Special offer for design organizations

Color copying and b/f printing (fill more than 10%)
paper type				format	paper type
ordinary		matte nine0208			glossy		self-adhesive
seal	copy	seal	copy		seal	copy	seal	copy
1200. 00	1350.00	1200.00	1350.00	A0	1800.00	1950.00	1800.00	1950.00
600.00	700.00	600.00	700.00	A1	900.00	1000.00 nine0236	900.00	1000.00
420.00	520.00	420.00	520.00	A2	630.00	730.00	630.00	730.00
10. 00	---	10.00	---	linear cm.	15.00	---	15.00	---

The exact prices are per linear cm, the final cost of the print is determined by multiplying the price per linear cm by the length of the print. nine0007

Leaflet and flyer printing

Printing leaflets and flyers on glossy paper 135g., price in rubles
Format	A6		A5		A4
Circulation	4+0	4+4	4+0	4+4	4+0	4+4
one hundred	-	-	1025	1425	2050	2850
200	1025	1425	2280	3280	4560
300	-	-	2152. 50	2992.50	4305	5985
400	1640	2280	2870	3990	6020 nine0236	7980
500	-	-	3587.50	4987.50	7175	9975

Business card printing

Business card printing (300gsm matte paper)
Circulation	10	200	300	400
One-sided business cards (4+0)	100.00	500.00	900.00	1200.00	1400.00
Double-sided business cards (4+4)	100.00	nine0005 800. 00	1400.00	1950.00	2400.00

Photo printing

PC document processing (PC)

Scanning A4-A3 documents
format	A4	A3
Automatic black and white and color scanning nine0208	20.00	20.00
Manual black and white and color scanning	30. 00	30.00

Binding and laminating

Spiral binding and metalbind
number of sheets	up to 45	up to 65	up to 90	up to 120	up to 145	up to 180	up to 220	up to 260	up to 300
plastic spiral**	60. 00	60.00	nine0005 60.00	70.00	70.00	70.00	70.00	80.00	80.00
metal spiral**	60.00	70.00	80.00	-	nine0005 -	-	-	-	-
hardcover with metal clip spine METALBIND	700.00	700.00	700.00	700.00	700.00	700.00	700.00	700. 00	700.00

** The cost of binding in a spiral is indicated without the cost of covers and perforation.

Lamination
Format, price	A1	A2	A3	A4	A5
glossy	1800	1260	200.00	150.00	100. 00	100.00
matte	1800	1260	200.00	nine0005 150.00	100.00	100.00
self-adhesive	--	--	250.00	200.00	---	---

* prices are given in rubles, including VAT

Additional supplies and services

Paper, tracing paper, stickers, film
consumables \ format nine0208	A3	A4
colored paper 80gr/m²	---	5. 00
white / colored paper 160 g/m²	---	10/13
white paper 200 g/m²	26.00	13.00
white paper 250 g/m²	32.00	16.00
glossy paper 135-170 g/m2	20.00	10.00
glossy paper 200-250 g/m2	32.00	16.00
tracing paper 90 g/m²	nine0005 60.00	30.00
transparent film	-	150.00
self-adhesive paper	—	38.00
design paper 100-120 g/m2	60. 00	30.00
design paper 250-300 g/m2	120 , 00	60 , 00

Additional services
crease (per operation)	1. 50
fold of drawings A2-A0 for A4 format (per sheet), plain/for binding	15.00 / 20.00
folding drawings A2-A0 to A3 format (per sheet)	25.00
fold of customer drawings (per sheet)	30.00
perforation for spiral binding (per sheet)	0.50
perforation with a hole punch (for 2 holes on a sheet)	1.00
cutting (per operation)	1.00
stapling (by staple, manual/automatic)	5.00/2.00
foamboard knurling 5 mm A0+/A0/A1/A2 (printing included)	4400.00 / 4000.00 / 2100.00 / 1170.00
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