RSMeans Residential Cost Data Estimate residential construction by the entire structure, by major components, or by unit costs 2014 33rd annual edition Cost data from the most quoted name in construction
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Related Table of RSMeans Products Contents and Services Foreword iv How the Book Is Built: An Overview v Absolute Essentials for a Quick Start vi Estimating with RSMeans Unit Price Cost Data vii How to Use the Book: The Details ix Square Foot Cost Section 1 Assemblies Cost Section 97 Unit Price Section 283 Reference Section 651 Construction Equipment Rental Costs 653 Crew Listings 665 Location Factors 698 Reference Tables 704 Abbreviations 728 Estimating Forms 732 Index 734 Other RSMeans Products and Services 759 Labor Trade Rates including Overhead & Profit Inside Back Cover iii
Square Foot Cost Section Table of Contents Page Introduction General...3 How to Use...4 Building Classes...8 Configurations...9 Building Types...10 Garage Types...12 Building Components...13 Exterior Wall Construction...14 Residential Cost Estimate Worksheets Instructions...15 Model Residence Example...17 Page Economy Illustrations...23 1 Story...24 1-1/2 Story...26 2 Story...28 Bi-Level...30 Tri-Level...32 Wings & Ells...34 Average Illustrations...37 1 Story...38 1-1/2 Story...40 2 Story...42 2-1/2 Story...44 3 Story...46 Bi-Level...48 Tri-Level...50 Solid Wall (log home) 1 Story...52 Solid Wall (log home) 2 Story...54 Wings & Ells...56 Custom Illustrations...59 1 Story...60 1-1/2 Story...62 2 Story...64 2-1/2 Story...66 3 Story...68 Bi-Level...70 Tri-Level...72 Wings & Ells...74 Page Luxury Illustrations...77 1 Story...78 1-1/2 Story...80 2 Story...82 2-1/2 Story...84 3 Story...86 Bi-Level...88 Tri-Level...90 Wings & Ells...92 Residential Modifications Kitchen Cabinets...93 Kitchen Countertops...93 Vanity Bases...94 Solid Surface Vanity Tops...94 Fireplaces & Chimneys...94 Windows & Skylights...94 Dormers...94 Appliances...95 Breezeway...95 Porches...95 Finished Attic...95 Alarm System...95 Sauna, Prefabricated...95 Garages...96 Swimming Pools...96 Wood & Coal Stoves...96 Sidewalks...96 Fencing...96 Carport...96 1
Assemblies Section Table of Contents Table No. Page Table No. Page Table No. Page 1 Site Work 1-04 Footing Excavation... 102 1-08 Foundation Excavation... 104 1-12 Utility Trenching... 106 1-16 Sidewalk... 108 1-20 Driveway... 110 1-24 Septic... 112 1-60 Chain Link Fence... 114 1-64 Wood Fence... 115 2 Foundations 2-04 Footing... 118 2-08 Block Wall... 120 2-12 Concrete Wall... 122 2-16 Wood Wall Foundation... 124 2-20 Floor Slab... 126 3 Framing 3-02 Floor (Wood)... 130 3-04 Floor (Wood)... 132 3-06 Floor (Wood)... 134 3-08 Exterior Wall... 136 3-12 Gable End Roof... 138 3-16 Truss Roof... 140 3-20 Hip Roof... 142 3-24 Gambrel Roof... 144 3-28 Mansard Roof... 146 3-32 Shed/Flat Roof... 148 3-40 Gable Dormer... 150 3-44 Shed Dormer... 152 3-48 Partition... 154 4 Exterior Walls 4-02 Masonry Block Wall... 158 4-04 Brick/Stone Veneer... 160 4-08 Wood Siding... 162 4-12 Shingle Siding... 164 4-16 Metal & Plastic Siding... 166 4-20 Insulation... 168 4-28 Double Hung Window... 170 4-32 Casement Window... 172 4-36 Awning Window... 174 4-40 Sliding Window... 176 4-44 Bow/Bay Window... 178 4-48 Fixed Window... 180 4-52 Entrance Door... 182 4-53 Sliding Door... 184 4-56 Residential Overhead Door... 186 4-58 Aluminum Window... 188 4-60 Storm Door & Window... 190 4-64 Shutters/Blinds... 191 5 Roofing 5-04 Gable End Roofing... 194 5-08 Hip Roof Roofing... 196 5-12 Gambrel Roofing... 198 5-16 Mansard Roofing... 200 5-20 Shed Roofing... 202 5-24 Gable Dormer Roofing... 204 5-28 Shed Dormer Roofing... 206 5-32 Skylight/Skywindow... 208 5-34 Built-up Roofing... 210 6 Interiors 6-04 Drywall & Thincoat Wall... 214 6-08 Drywall & Thincoat Ceiling... 216 6-12 Plaster & Stucco Wall... 218 6-16 Plaster & Stucco Ceiling... 220 6-18 Suspended Ceiling... 222 6-20 Interior Door... 224 6-24 Closet Door... 226 6-60 Carpet... 228 6-64 Flooring... 229 6-90 Stairways... 230 7 Specialties 7-08 Kitchen... 234 7-12 Appliances... 236 7-16 Bath Accessories... 237 7-24 Masonry Fireplace... 238 7-30 Prefabricated Fireplace... 240 7-32 Greenhouse... 242 7-36 Swimming Pool... 243 7-40 Wood Deck... 244 8 Mechanical 8-04 Two Fixture Lavatory... 248 8-12 Three Fixture Bathroom... 250 8-16 Three Fixture Bathroom... 252 8-20 Three Fixture Bathroom... 254 8-24 Three Fixture Bathroom... 256 8-28 Three Fixture Bathroom... 258 8-32 Three Fixture Bathroom... 260 8-36 Four Fixture Bathroom... 262 8-40 Four Fixture Bathroom... 264 8-44 Five Fixture Bathroom... 266 8-60 Gas Fired Heating/Cooling... 268 8-64 Oil Fired Heating/Cooling... 270 8-68 Hot Water Heating... 272 8-80 Rooftop Heating/Cooling... 274 9 Electrical 9-10 Electric Service... 278 9-20 Electric Heating... 279 9-30 Wiring Devices... 280 9-40 Light Fixtures... 281 97
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No. Page General Requirements 01 11 Summary of Work... 292 01 21 Allowances... 292 01 31 Project Management and Coordination... 293 01 41 Regulatory Requirements... 293 01 54 Construction Aids... 293 01 56 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures... 296 01 71 Examination and Preparation... 297 01 74 Cleaning and Waste Management... 297 01 76 Protecting Installed Construction... 297 Existing Conditions 02 21 Surveys... 300 02 32 Geotechnical Investigations... 300 02 41 Demolition... 300 02 83 Lead Remediation... 304 Concrete 03 01 Maintenance of Concrete... 308 03 05 Common Work Results for Concrete... 308 03 11 Concrete Forming... 308 03 15 Concrete Accessories... 310 03 21 Reinforcement Bars... 312 03 22 Fabric and Grid Reinforcing... 312 03 23 Stressed Tendon Reinforcing... 313 03 24 Fibrous Reinforcing... 313 03 30 Cast-In-Place Concrete... 314 03 31 Structural Concrete... 315 03 35 Concrete Finishing... 317 03 39 Concrete Curing... 318 03 41 Precast Structural Concrete... 318 03 48 Precast Concrete Specialties... 318 03 54 Cast Underlayment... 319 03 63 Epoxy Grouting... 319 03 82 Concrete Boring... 319 Masonry 04 01 Maintenance of Masonry... 322 04 05 Common Work Results for Masonry... 322 04 21 Clay Unit Masonry... 325 04 22 Concrete Unit Masonry... 327 04 23 Glass Unit Masonry... 329 04 24 Adobe Unit Masonry... 329 04 27 Multiple-Wythe Unit Masonry... 330 04 41 Dry-Placed Stone... 330 04 43 Stone Masonry... 330 04 51 Flue Liner Masonry... 332 04 57 Masonry Fireplaces... 332 04 72 Cast Stone Masonry... 332 Metals 05 05 Common Work Results for Metals... 336 05 12 Structural Steel Framing... 339 05 31 Steel Decking... 340 05 41 Structural Metal Stud Framing... 341 05 42 Cold-Formed Metal Joist Framing... 344 05 44 Cold-Formed Metal Trusses... 350 05 51 Metal Stairs... 351 05 52 Metal Railings... 351 05 58 Formed Metal Fabrications... 352 05 71 Decorative Metal Stairs... 353 Wood, Plastics & Composites 06 05 Common Work Results for Wood, Plastics, and Composites... 356 06 11 Wood Framing... 370 06 12 Structural Panels... 381 06 13 Heavy Timber Construction... 382 06 15 Wood Decking... 384 06 16 Sheathing... 384 06 17 Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood... 387 06 18 Glued-Laminated Construction... 388 06 22 Millwork... 391 06 25 Prefinished Paneling... 402 06 26 Board Paneling... 404 06 43 Wood Stairs and Railings... 404 06 44 Ornamental Woodwork... 406 06 48 Wood Frames... 408 06 49 Wood Screens and Exterior Wood Shutters... 409 06 51 Structural Plastic Shapes and Plates... 410 06 63 Plastic Railings... 410 06 65 Plastic Simulated Wood Trim... 410 Thermal & Moisture Protection 07 01 Operation and Maint. of Thermal and Moisture Protection... 414 07 05 Common Work Results for Thermal and Moisture Protection... 414 07 11 Dampproofing... 415 07 19 Water Repellents... 416 07 21 Thermal Insulation... 416 07 22 Roof and Deck Insulation... 419 07 24 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems... 420 07 25 Weather Barriers... 421 07 26 Vapor Retarders... 421 07 27 Air Barriers... 421 07 31 Shingles and Shakes... 422 07 32 Roof Tiles... 423 07 33 Natural Roof Coverings... 424 07 41 Roof Panels... 425 07 42 Wall Panels... 425 07 46 Siding... 426 07 51 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing... 429 07 52 Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing... 430 07 57 Coated Foamed Roofing... 430 07 58 Roll Roofing... 431 07 61 Sheet Metal Roofing... 431 07 62 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim... 432 07 65 Flexible Flashing... 432 07 71 Roof Specialties... 433 07 72 Roof Accessories... 437 07 76 Roof Pavers... 438 07 91 Preformed Joint Seals... 438 07 92 Joint Sealants... 439 Openings 08 01 Operation and Maintenance of Openings... 442 08 05 Common Work Results for Openings... 442 08 11 Metal Doors and Frames... 444 08 12 Metal Frames... 444 08 13 Metal Doors... 445 08 14 Wood Doors... 446 08 16 Composite Doors... 452 08 17 Integrated Door Opening Assemblies... 452 08 31 Access Doors and Panels... 454 08 32 Sliding Glass Doors... 454 08 36 Panel Doors... 455 08 51 Metal Windows... 456 08 52 Wood Windows... 457 08 53 Plastic Windows... 465 08 54 Composite Windows... 468 08 61 Roof Windows... 469 08 62 Unit Skylights... 469 08 71 Door Hardware... 470 08 75 Window Hardware... 474 08 79 Hardware Accessories... 475 08 81 Glass Glazing... 475 08 83 Mirrors... 476 08 87 Glazing Surface Films... 477 08 91 Louvers... 477 08 95 Vents... 477 Finishes 09 01 Maintenance of Finishes... 480 09 05 Common Work Results for Finishes... 480 09 22 Supports for Plaster and Gypsum Board... 481 09 23 Gypsum Plastering... 484 09 24 Cement Plastering... 485 09 25 Other Plastering... 485 09 26 Veneer Plastering... 485 09 28 Backing Boards and Underlayments... 486 09 29 Gypsum Board... 486 09 30 Tiling... 489 09 34 Waterproofing-Membrane Tiling... 492 09 51 Acoustical Ceilings... 492 09 53 Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies... 493 09 62 Specialty Flooring... 494 09 63 Masonry Flooring... 494 09 64 Wood Flooring... 495 09 65 Resilient Flooring... 496 09 66 Terrazzo Flooring... 497 09 68 Carpeting... 498 09 72 Wall Coverings... 499 09 91 Painting... 500 09 93 Staining and Transparent Finishing.. 514 09 96 High-Performance Coatings... 514 Specialties 10 21 Compartments and Cubicles... 516 10 28 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories... 517 10 31 Manufactured Fireplaces... 517 10 32 Fireplace Specialties... 518 10 35 Stoves... 519 10 44 Fire Protection Specialties... 519 10 55 Postal Specialties... 519 10 56 Storage Assemblies... 520 10 57 Wardrobe and Closet Specialties... 520 10 73 Protective Covers... 520 10 74 Manufactured Exterior Specialties... 521 10 75 Flagpoles... 522 Equipment 11 24 Maintenance Equipment... 524 11 26 Unit Kitchens... 524 11 31 Residential Appliances... 524 11 33 Retractable Stairs... 526 11 41 Foodservice Storage Equipment... 527 Furnishings 12 21 Window Blinds... 530 12 22 Curtains and Drapes... 530 12 23 Interior Shutters... 531 12 24 Window Shades... 531 12 32 Manufactured Wood Casework... 531 12 34 Manufactured Plastic Casework... 536 12 36 Countertops... 536 12 93 Site Furnishings... 538 Special Construction 13 11 Swimming Pools... 540 13 12 Fountains... 540 13 17 Tubs and Pools... 541 13 24 Special Activity Rooms... 541 13 34 Fabricated Engineered Structures... 542 Conveying Equipment 14 21 Electric Traction Elevators... 544 14 42 Wheelchair Lifts... 544 Fire Suppression 21 05 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression... 546 21 11 Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping... 546 21 12 Fire-Suppression Standpipes... 549 21 13 Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems.. 550 283
Related RSMeans Products and Services Table of Contents (cont.) Sect. No. Page Sect. No. Page Sect. No. Page Plumbing 22 05 Common Work Results for Plumbing... 554 22 07 Plumbing Insulation... 556 22 11 Facility Water Distribution... 557 22 13 Facility Sanitary Sewerage... 565 22 14 Facility Storm Drainage... 568 22 31 Domestic Water Softeners... 568 22 33 Electric Domestic Water Heaters... 568 22 34 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters.. 568 22 41 Residential Plumbing Fixtures... 569 22 42 Commercial Plumbing Fixtures... 572 22 51 Swimming Pool Plumbing Systems.. 573 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning 23 05 Common Work Results for HVAC... 576 23 07 HVAC Insulation... 576 23 09 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC... 576 23 13 Facility Fuel-Storage Tanks... 577 23 21 Hydronic Piping and Pumps... 578 23 31 HVAC Ducts and Casings... 578 23 33 Air Duct Accessories... 578 23 34 HVAC Fans... 579 23 37 Air Outlets and Inlets... 580 23 41 Particulate Air Filtration... 581 23 42 Gas-Phase Air Filtration... 582 23 43 Electronic Air Cleaners... 582 23 51 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks... 582 23 52 Heating Boilers... 582 23 54 Furnaces... 584 23 62 Packaged Compressor and Condenser Units... 586 23 74 Packaged Outdoor HVAC Equipment... 586 23 81 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment... 587 23 82 Convection Heating and Cooling Units... 588 23 83 Radiant Heating Units... 589 Electrical 26 05 Common Work Results for Electrical... 592 26 24 Switchboards and Panelboards... 601 26 27 Low-Voltage Distribution Equipment... 602 26 28 Low-Voltage Circuit Protective Devices... 604 26 32 Packaged Generator Assemblies... 604 26 33 Battery Equipment... 605 26 36 Transfer Switches... 605 26 41 Facility Lightning Protection... 605 26 51 Interior Lighting... 605 26 55 Special Purpose Lighting... 607 26 56 Exterior Lighting... 607 26 61 Lighting Systems and Accessories... 608 Communications 27 41 Audio-Video Systems... 610 Electronic Safety & Security 28 16 Intrusion Detection... 612 28 31 Fire Detection and Alarm... 612 Earthwork 31 05 Common Work Results for Earthwork... 614 31 11 Clearing and Grubbing... 614 31 13 Selective Tree and Shrub Removal and Trimming... 614 31 14 Earth Stripping and Stockpiling... 614 31 22 Grading... 615 31 23 Excavation and Fill... 615 31 25 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls... 627 31 31 Soil Treatment... 627 Exterior Improvements 32 01 Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements... 630 32 06 Schedules for Exterior Improvements... 630 32 11 Base Courses... 630 32 12 Flexible Paving... 631 32 13 Rigid Paving... 632 32 14 Unit Paving... 632 32 16 Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways... 633 32 31 Fences and Gates... 634 32 32 Retaining Walls... 636 32 84 Planting Irrigation... 638 32 91 Planting Preparation... 638 32 92 Turf and Grasses... 639 32 93 Plants... 640 32 94 Planting Accessories... 642 32 96 Transplanting... 642 Utilities 33 05 Common Work Results for Utilities... 644 33 11 Water Utility Distribution Piping... 644 33 12 Water Utility Distribution Equipment... 645 33 21 Water Supply Wells... 645 33 31 Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping... 646 33 36 Utility Septic Tanks... 646 33 41 Storm Utility Drainage Piping... 647 33 44 Storm Utility Water Drains... 647 33 46 Subdrainage... 647 33 49 Storm Drainage Structures... 648 33 51 Natural-Gas Distribution... 648 48 15 Wind Energy Electrical Power Generation Equipment... 650 285
Reference Section All the reference information is in one section, making it easy to find what you need to know... and easy to use the book on a daily basis. This section is visually identified by a vertical gray bar on the page edges. In this Reference Section, we ve included Equipment Rental Costs, a listing of rental and operating costs; Crew Listings, a full listing of all crews, equipment, and their costs; Location Factors for adjusting costs to the region you are in; Reference Tables, where you will find explanations, estimating information and procedures, or technical data; an explanation of all the Abbreviations in the book; and sample Estimating Forms. Table of Contents Construction Equipment Rental Costs 653 Crew Listings 665 Location Factors 698 Reference Tables 704 R01 General Requirements... 704 R02 Existing Conditions... 714 R04 Masonry... 715 R05 Metals... 717 R06 Wood, Plastics & Composites... 718 Reference Tables (cont.) R07 Thermal & Moisture Protection... 718 R08 Openings... 719 R09 Finishes... 722 R13 Special Construction... 725 R22 Plumbing... 726 R32 Exterior Improvements... 726 R33 Utilities... 727 Abbreviations 728 Estimating Forms 732 651