Veneer Masonry Section 1.3.

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Cost Guide Page 1
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This Cost Guide was prepared by the B.C. Chapter of the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association.
Installed wall costs include labour and materials.
Variations to the basic walls are given as additions or deductions from a base cost, to arrive at a total for
various options. These total costs are based on typical commercial walls in the Vancouver area with few
openings, piers, off-sets or corners. See note at bottom of this page.
Although costs are given in both sq.m. and sq.ft. - only metric block are generally available.
These costs reflect the Vancouver market – areas requiring shipping of materials may see slightly higher
prices.
RAINSCREEN VENEER MASONRY
8m high, brick ties @ 600 x800mm, flashing, weep holes, grey mortar $/ sq.m $/ sq.ft.

CLAY BRICK
Size (see Section 2.1.3 of the Technical Manual for more on brick modules)

Baseline: 2 1/4 Modular 90 x 57 x 190 mm

or: 2 1/2 Standard 90 x 63 x 190 mm 215 - 270 20 - 25 *

Norman 90 x 63 x 290 mm Deductions of 10% - 15% are possible with larger

Econ, Saxon 90 x 90 x 290 mm units. These vary with layout modularity, details and
Giant 90 x 90 x 390 mm project specifics
Detailing
Coloured mortar add 3 0.30
Soldier course (per metre or foot) add 17 1.60
Rowlock course (per metre of foot) add 25 2.30

CONCRETE BLOCK
Full Height 90 x 190 x 390 mm

Baseline: Smooth Grey 110 - 130 10 - 12 *

Finish: Scored add 10 0.90
Split Face add 11 1.00
Split Rib add 19 1.75
Split Ledge add 24 2.25
Ground Face add 40 4.00
Colour: Standard (block & mortar) add 18 1.70
Premium (block & mortar) add 24 2.20

1/2 High 90 x 90 x 390 mm

Baseline: Smooth grey 160 - 190 15 - 18 *

Split Face add 15 1.50
Colour Standard add 25 2.30
Premium add 33 3.00

EXTERIOR TREATMENTS
Clear Water Repellent add 8 0.80
Anti-graffiti Repellent add 17 1.60
Elastomeric Paint Coating add 17 1.60

SYSTEM ITEMS
Closer Tie Spacing - 600 x 600 or 400 x 800 add 3 0.30
- 400 x 600 add 5 0.60
Stainless Steel Ties - 600 x 800 add 2 0.25
Moisture/Air Barrier & Insulation - varies add 20 - 30 2-3

HIGH RISE
10m - 20m add 10-20%
20m - 50m add 15-25%

* Due to market volatility, these cost figures should be used for general comparisons only.
C.M.C.A. members can provide budget costs or quotations for specific projects based on actual plans,
specifications, site conditions, location and construction season.