Wall Costing

The following chart provides comparative cost indexes of glazed ceramic masonry walls versus other wall materials. The cost indexes reflect total estimated installed costs and are based on data reported by R.S. Means, Inc. (2008), a nationally recognized cost estimating service. The geographic area chosen for comparison was Gary, Indiana.
 

 

In-Wall Cost for 2008*
General Comparisons in Cost per Square Foot Including Overhead & Profit
Unit Size based on 8” Height X 16” Length
(except where noted)
2” Bed
Depth
4” Bed
Depth
6” Bed
Depth
8” Bed
Depth
STRUCTURAL GLAZED FACING TILE
Structural Glazed Facing Tile**
(R042126.10-0020 to 3150)
Total Square Foot Cost:
(8” x 16” Face Size-8W Series)
(8” x 8” Face Size-4W Series)
(5-1/3” x 12” Face Size-6T Series)




14.20
15.55
16.95




15.15
15.80
18.50




19.10
19.35
23.50




21.50
25.50
29.00
THIN SET CERAMIC TILE ON C.M.U.
Thin Set Ceramic 4-1/4” X 4-1/4” Tile on C.M.U.
C.M.U. Installed
(R042210.14-0050/0200/0300/0350)
Tile w/ Thin Set Adhesive (R093013.10-5400)
Mortar Set Adhesive, Add (R093013.10-7300)
Total Square Foot Cost**
5.95
6.55
2.68
15.18
6.25
6.55
2.68
15.48
7.15
6.55
2.68
16.38
7.80
6.55
2.68
17.03
EPOXY PAINTED C.M.U.
C.M.U. installed
(R042210.14-0050/0200/0300/0350)
Block Filler (R099123.72-4000)
Epoxy Coatings Min. to Max.
(R099656.20-0300/0400)
Total Square Foot Cost

5.95
1.08

1.16-3.57
8.19-10.60
6.25
1.08

1.16-3.57
8.49-10.90
7.15
1.08

1.16-3.57
9.39-11.80
7.80
1.08

1.16-3.57
10.04-12.45
CONCRETE BLOCK, DECORATIVE
Ground Face (R042210.23-2600/2650/2700)
Total Square Foot Cost
Special Color (R042210.23-2900/2950)
Total Square Foot Cost
N/A

N/A
10.85

11.47-12.82
12.55

13.46-15.23
14.05

15.07-17.12

Add CMU Waterproofing Sealer Ext. 2 coats (R099113.90-xxxx)
Brushed (R-0390/0400) = 1.41
Rolled (R-0430/40) = 0.90
Sprayed (R-0470/80) = 0.78
Add CMU Interior Sealer (R099123.72-4100/3600/3620)
Silicone 2 coats sprayed = .49
3 coats glaze sprayed >clear = 1.11
3 coats glaze sprayed >multicolor = 1.55
Add (R099123.72-8200/8300) For sealer work between 8’ – 15’ add +10%; above 15’ add +20%
PREFACED C.M.U.
Glazed C.M.U.**
(R042210.44-0100/0200/0250/0300)
Total Square Foot Cost
14.70
15.05
16.00
17.10

*National averages taken from Means Building Construction Cost Data 2008, Copyright Reed Construction Data, Kingston, MA 781-585-7880; All rights reserved.
**For epoxy joints (R042126.10-3300), add $1.61

Disclaimer: The Ceramic Glazed Masonry Institute (CGMI) believes the numbers in the above table are true, based upon the R.S. MEANS information. CGMI makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information.