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Introduction
The following is an updated version of past masonry
wall cost guides. Cost figures are in dollars per square foot and are prepared for a wide range of
architectural projects based on prevailing wages. Costs can and will vary depending on the
difficulty of the project or if prevailing wages are in effect. We encourage the user to contact a
member for free costing analysis of specific projects.
Guidelines used in compiling these costs are:
a.) Building heights that do not exceed three stories
b.) An average amount of built-in items, concealed piping,
saw cuts, pilasters, bullnose corners, embedding of plates, bolts, etc.
c.) An average combination of interior and exterior masonry
d.) Colored masonry
e.) Moisture repellent in mortar for CMU veneers.
The square foot prices include material costs, labor costs, equipment, taxes, overhead, and a
Mason Contractors profit. We are proud to offer a wider range of masonry wall construction. In both
aesthetics, engineering, and economics, we feel that masonry construction offers a distinct value to
new building construction. In addition, to the obvious attributes of:
• Fire Resistance • Low life-cycle costs
• Speed of Erection • Sound Absorbancy/
• Flexibility of Design Reflectivity
• Structural Integrity • Thermal Mass
the designer must consider lower insurance costs, higher
resale value and the positive image of masonry construction.
This version of the wall cost guide shows comparisons utilizing lightweight high-performance
concrete masonry units. Including attributes of cost effectiveness, higher R-values and fire ratings,
the lightweight units provide an excellent alternative and greater flexibility for the designer, the
mason, and the building owner alike.
Thank you for considering the use of masonry in your next project!
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INDEX
Comparable Wall Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Wall Cost Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4” Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
6” Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
8” Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
10” Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
12” Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
16” Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Insulated Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sound Transmission Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Glass Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Masonry Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Fire Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Masonry Specification Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Nomenclature and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Conversion Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Wall Economics
For far too many years this question has been asked, and the answer has served as a basis for selecting masonry
walls. Whether being answered by a mason contractor or material supplier, the “old standard” per thousand price is no
longer appropriate. Certainly, as the rest of the construction industry has found, it is appropriate to think of masonry walls
in terms of COST PER SQUARE FOOT.
In this day of “industrialized systems,’’ “packaged systems,” “panelized systems,” and a maze of other “wonder
methods” of construction, those who would design or build are being fed a neverending supply of claims and counter-
claims that result in confusion, or many questions at best.
Today’s designer is faced with an increasingly more difficult job of evaluating and sitting through these “wonder
systems” and rightfully adopting or utilizing those with merit. The proficiency of the evaluator is based upon his ability to
properly compare what is available. This being completed, the final selection becomes rather academic .
There are three basic factors necessary to achieve successful construction; namely, aesthetics, engineering, and
economics. We recognize the professional approach to aesthetics by the architect, and engineering as a well-document-
ed
science in most instances; however, economics remain rather difficult and often frustrating to evaluate. Let us look further
into this subject. From the publication “Brick the Competitive Edge” by the Brick Institute of America, the following factors
Heat Loss And Heat GainASHRAE Standard 90-90.2 “Energy Conservation in New Building Design” recommends that
in addition to the criteria set forth in the standard, a proposed design should consider thermal mass. In Section 4.4.3,
Cooling Criteria, consideration is given to the mass of a wall when the formula given for compliance with the standard is
applied. However, no provisions are given for consideration of mass when checking for compliance of a wall or roof sys-
tem in heating applications. The “M” factor is a simplified correction factor that is intended to be used when checking
walls and roofs for compliance with the requirements of 90-90.2 in heating applications.
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Wall Cost Index
Cost Cost
Description Page Fig. per Sq. Ft. Description Page Fig. per Sq. Ft.
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4" Walls
Standard Brick Fig. A Utility Brick 4x4x12 Fig. B
$
$
14.75 11.50
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
$
$
11.25 18.50
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
$
$
17.80 10.50
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
Shown 1 Score
7
yy
4" Hollow Block (4x8x16) Fig. A 4" Flute (4F4 or 4F8) Fig. B
y
yy
y
yyyyy y
$
5.80
Cost per sq. ft. yy $
11.75
Cost per sq. ft.
Shown 4F4
6" Walls
6" Hollow Block (6x8x16) Fig. C 6T-4" Glazed Tile/6T-2" Glazed Tile Fig. D
$ $
6.20 38.50
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
$
31.10
Cost per sq. ft.
8
8" Walls
8" Hollow Block (8x8x16) Fig. A 8" Scored (8x8x16) Normal Grey Mix Fig. B
$ $
6.00 6.30
Cost per sq. ft. Shown 3 Score Cost per sq. ft.
yy
yy
$
8.96 $
11.25
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
Shown 3 Score Shown 1 Score
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yy
yy
yy
8R (8x8x16) Split Face Fig. E 8R1S1F (8x8x16 Split/Scored) Fig. F
yyy
yy
yy yyy
yy
yyy
yyy
yy
Standard
$
10.80
Cost per sq. ft.
Lightweight
Colored
$
9.68
Cost per sq. ft.
9
Shown 1 Score
$
11.64
Cost per sq. ft.
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y
y
8" Fluted (8F4 or 8F8) Fig. A 8" Bed Utility Brick 8x4x16 Fig. B
y
yyy
yy
y
y
y
yy
yyy
y $
13.50 $
12.50
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
Shown 8F8
yyy
yy
8W (8x4x16) Split Face Fig. C 8WSM (8x4x16 Custom Color) Fig. D
yy
yy
yyy
yy $ $
13.50 13.13
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
8" Rebar, Grouted (8x8x16) Fig. E 4" Standard Brick/4" Hollow Block Fig. F
$ $
9.50 19.92
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
10
yyy
yyy
16U Splitface/4" Hollow Block Fig. A 16RSM/Scored/4" Hollow Block Fig. B
yyy
yyy
yyy
yyy
6T-4" Tile/4" Hollow Block
$
15.91
Cost per sq. ft.
Fig. C
Shown 3 Score
Fig. D
$
$
30.06 23.28
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
10" Walls
10" Hollow Block (10x8x16) Fig. E 4" Standard Brick/6" Hollow Block Fig. F
$
7.00 $
20.30
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
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12” Walls
12" Hollow Block (12x8x16) Fig. A 12" Scored (12x8x16) Normal Grey Mix Fig. B
$ $
7.00 7.30
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
Shown 3 Score
yy
$
$
14.50 12.06
yy
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
Shown 1 Score Shown 3 Score
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yy
12R (12x8x16) Fig. E 12R1S1F (12x8x16) Fig. F
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yy
Split Face Split Face, Scored
yy
yy
yy yy
yy
Standard
$
12.28
Cost per sq. ft.
Lightweight
Plain
$
10.70
Cost per sq. ft.
12
yy
Shown 1 Score
$
13.68
Cost per sq. ft.
yyy
12" Flute (12F4 or 12F8) Fig. A 12W (12x4x16) Split Face Fig. B
y
yyy
y yyy
yy
yyy
yy
y
y y
yyy
yyy
yy
yyy
Shown 12F4y
yy
y
12WSM (12x4x16 Custom Color)
$
17.27
Cost per sq. ft.
Fig. D
$ $
14.89 11.25
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
4" Standard Brick/8" Hollow Block Fig. E Utility Brick/8" Hollow Block Fig. F
$ $
19.50 18.25
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
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yyy
16U Splitface/8" Hollow Block Fig. A 16RU Splitface/8" Hollow Block Fig. B
yy
yy yyy
yy
yyy
yyy
yy
yy yyy
yyy
yyy
yy
yyy
16RSM/Scored/8" Hollow Block
$
16.07
Cost per sq. ft.
Fig. D
$
13.42 $
30.23
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
Shown 3 Score
8W-4" Tile/8" Hollow Block Fig. E 4F4 or 4F8 Fluted/8" Hollow Block Fig. F
y
y
yy
yyy
yy
yyyy
$
23.45
Cost per sq. ft.
14
Shown 4F4
yy $
17.29
Cost per sq. ft.
16" Walls
16" Hollow Block (16x8x16) Fig. A 16" Rebar, Grouted (16x8x16) Fig. B
$ $
10.50 15.83
1 Piece Unit Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
* Cost per square foot for insulation installed, add to previous wall
costs.
• Values for hollow units are calculated data based upon products of
one manufacturer. These values will vary with core size and brick
density.
• Water-repellent loose fill insulation.
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ESTIMATED STC. DECIBELS
50 R
NT OR PLASTE
LED WITH PAI
SURFACE SEA
40
ERED
PLAST
ED OR
30 NOT PAINT
SUR FACE
WALL
20
15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
WALL WEIGHT IN POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT
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4” Glass Block
12x12x4 Glass Block Fig. A 8x8x4 Glass Block Fig. B
$ $
25.50 26.10
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
$ $
29.75 30.30
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
$
32.25
Cost per sq. ft.
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Glass Block Details
Mortar Mix and Estimating Tables
Radius Glass Block 90o Corner Glass Block
Fig. A Fig. B Portland Cement Lime Sand
1 part 1/2 part 4 parts
1.0 cubic foot 0.5 cubic foot 4.0 cubic feet
(1 bag/94 lbs) (20 lbs) (320 lbs)
$ $
32.90 32.90
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
NOTES:
1. It is suggested that curved areas be separated from flat areas
by intermediate expansion joints and supports, as indicated in
these drawings.
2. When, straight, ladder-type reinforcing is used on curved walls,
the innermost parallel wire may be cut periodically and bent to
$ $ accommodate the curvature of the wall.
32.90 38.30
Cost per sq. ft. Cost per sq. ft.
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Masonry Information
MASONRY INFORMATION
Approximate quantities of mortar required for laying 1000 bricks.
1:3 Mix by Volume
Joint 4” Wall 8” Wall 12” Wall 16” Wall
3/8” 2.9 3.9 43 4.5
1/2” 3.9 5.0 5.4 5.6
5/8” 4.9 6.1 6.5 6.7
Approximate quantities of mortar and sand required for laying 1000 concrete blocks
3/8” Joints 1:3 mix by Volume’
(Face Shell Mortar Bed)
Wall Cu. Ft.
Block Size Thickness Mortar Sacks Mortar Tons Sand
4 x 8 x 16” 4 75 25 3
8 x 5 x 12” 8 75 25 3
8 x 8 x 16” 8 75 25 3
8 x 12 x 16” 12 75 25 3
*10% allowance made for waste. All joints are full bed mortar.
Fire Rating
BOCA BASIC/NATIONAL BUILDING CODE TABLE 4.7.1
Fireresistance Rating of Concrete Masonry Assembliesc
Building Officials Conference of America, Inc.
Minimum required equivalent thickness
1994 Supplement of the concrete masonry assemblya(inches
Recommended Analytical Aggregate type in the Fireresistance rating (hours)
Methods for Concrete Masonry concrete masonry unitb 4 3 2 1 1 .75 .50
4.5 Calculation method: The fire resistance of concrete masonry Calcareous or siliceous gravel 6.2 5.3 4.2 3.6 2.8 2.4 2.0
assemblies shall be determined in accordance with the Limestone cinders or slag 5.9 5.0 4.0 3.4 2.7 2.3 1.9
requirements of the following provisions.
Expanded clay shale or slate 5.1 4.4 3.6 3.3 2.6 2.2 1.8
4.6 Equivalent thickness
Expanded slag or pumice 4.7 4.0 3.2 2.7 2.1 1.9 1.5
4.6.1 Ungrouted or partially grouted construction: The equivalent
thickness of concrete masonry assemblies, Tea, shall be the Note a. Fireresistance rating between the hourly fireresistance
equivalent thickness of the concrete masonry unit, Te, determined rating periods listed shall be determined by linear interpolation
in accordance with ASTM C 140, “Standard Methods of Sampling based on the equivalent thickness value of the concrete masonry
and Testing Concrete Masonry Units,” plus the equivalent assembly.
thickness of finishes, Tef, (see 4.6.3, Finishes). Note b. Minimum required equivalent thickness corresponding to
Tea = Te + Tef the hourly fireresistance rating for units made with a combination
4.6.2 Solid grouted construction: The equivalent thickness, Te, or of aggregates shall be determined by linear interpolation based
concrete masonry units which are solidly grouted shall be taken on the percent by volume of each aggregate used in the
as the specified thickness of the unit. manufacture.
4.6.4 Filling cells with loose fill material: The equivalent thickness Note c. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
of concrete masonry units filled with loose fill materials complying • Due to the complexity of equivalent thickness measurements
with the following requirements shall be taken as the specified and different weight classifications of block available, we
thickness. encourage you to call a masonry supply dealer or manufacturer
Loose fill material placed in the cells of hollow masonry units to to obtain the current fire rating.
increase the fireresistance rating of the assembly shall be sand,
pea gravel, crushed stone, or slag (ASTM C33, “Specification for
Concrete Aggregates”); pumice, scoria, expanded fly ash, cinders
(ASTM C331, “Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for
Concrete Masonry Units,” ASTM C332, “Specification for
Lightweight Aggregates for insulating Concrete”): or perlite (ASTM
C549, “Standard Specification for Perlite Loose Fill Insulation) or
vermiculite (ASTM C516, “Standard Specification for Vermiculite
Loose Fill Thermal Insulation”).
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Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units
Lightweight, high-performance concrete masonry units made with
expanded shale, clay and slate (also known by the trade name Haydite), are
up to 40% lighter than traditional masonry units. This lighter weight results in
increased mason productivity, lower construction costs and reduced injuries.
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Lightweight units also provide superior insulation by combining high R-values
with thermal mass and low thermal bridging. In addition, they offer superior
fire resistance, effective sound absorption, excellent seismic performance, low
shrinkage and high strain capacity. Lightweight units give designers and
builders greater flexibility in creating solutions to meet the challenges of dead
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load, terrain, seismic conditions, construction schedules and budgets.
Haydite is a unique, ceramic lightweight aggregate prepared by expand-
ing select minerals in a rotary kiln at temperatures over 1000°C. The produc-
tion and raw material selection processes are strictly controlled to insure a
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uniform, high-quality product that is structurally strong, stable, durable and
inert, yet also lightweight and insulative. 8R (8x8x16)
Lightweight concrete masonry units provide:
• Lower wall costs with superior • Low shrinkage
quality • High strain capacity
• Faster productivity and fewer • Effective sound absorption and
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injuries transmission
• Greater value • Exceptional freeze-thaw durability
• Better fire ratings • Excellent seismic performance
• Unparalleled stability • Exceeds all building code
• Superior insulation requirements
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• Lower heating/cooling costs
Save Time Mason Productivity Graph
Lightweight concrete masonry
units increase mason productivity
from 20% to 65%, depending on
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Traditional 8x8x16 Concrete Block
the size of the block. Because the
greatest cost factor in a masonry wall 20% increase in
is labor, increased productivity productivity
produces a considerable savings.
Lightweight 8x8x16 Concrete Block
This makes the lightweight concrete
masonry wall cost competitive with 65% increase in 12R (12x8x16)
any other wall system. productivity
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Masonry Specification Notes
ASTM C-90-96 Hollow load bearing units. Does not specify aggregate,
ASTM C-145 Solid load bearing units—units with 75% or more of gross area. 2 grades: N-
1 1800 PSI, S-1 1200 PSI, average on gross area. Does not specify
aggregate.
ASTM C-33 Sand and gravel aggregates. ASTM C-331. . Expanded shale aggregate.
ASTM C-270 Mortar for Unit Masonry. Covers 5 grades of mixed mortar. The 3 grades
most commonly used are:
N-750 PSI Standard mortar most commonly used.
S-1800 PSI Extra strength mortar required for bearing.
M-2500 PSI High strength mortar—used with high strength masonry
units.
ASTM C-216 Refers to specifications for face brick which are solid masonry units 75%
solid or more. If brick are to be 100% solid, this should be defined by the
specifier.
Grades SW-Severe Weather MW-Moderate Weather NW-No Weather
Type FBS-Rough-Wide color range
Type FBS-Smooth-Wide color range
Type FBX-Very close color and tolerances
Type FBA-Covers specifications that are determined by the Architect and
differ from standards for above groups.
ASTM C-652 Refers to specifications for Hollow Clay masonry units of less than 60% solid
bearing surface. Any special coring should be indicated by the specifier or
the coring will be at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Grades SW-Severe Weather MW-Moderate Weather Type HBS-Wide color
range and texture Type HBX-Narrow color range and tolerance Type HBA-
Covers specifications that are determined by the Architect and differ from
standards for above groups. Type HBB-Where color and texture are not a
consideration.
The desired size should be referred to by specific dimensions, i.e., depth,
height, and length, rather than by using generic terms. The general color
range and texture of the brick should be indicated in the specifications; this
can affect the labor costs.
If a specific brick is not specified, an allowance should be written in the
specifications so that all of the contractors will be bidding on an equal basis.
ASTM C-902 Pedestrian and light traffic paving brick.
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Nomenclature & Definitions
HOLLOW BRICK: ............................................... One whose net cross-sectional area in any plane parallel to
the bearing surface is less than 75% of the gross area .
SOLID BRICK: .................................................... One whose net cross-sectional area in any plane parallel to
the bearing surface is 75% or more of the gross area.
STANDARD BRICK: ........................................... Brick whose Actual dimensions are 3-3/4” x 2-1/4” x 8”.
MODULAR BRICK:............................................. Brick whose nominal dimensions are based on the 4” module.
HOLLOW CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT: ........ A masonry unit whose net cross-sectional area in any plane
parallel to the bearing surface is less than 75% of the gross
area.
SOLID CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT: ............. A masonry unit whose net cross-sectional area in any plane
parallel to the bearing surface is 75% or more of the gross
area.
GROSS AREA: ................................................... Width times length of unit in the bearing plane.
NET AREA: ......................................................... Gross area times % Solid.
Example:
8” x 8” x 16”:................................................................53% Solid
Gross Area = 7-5/8” x 15-518” = 119.14 square inches
Net Area = 7-5/8” x 15-5/8” x .53 = 63.14 square inches
CAVITY WALL:.................................................... A wall built of masonry units arranged to provide a continuous
air space between facing and backing wythes and connected
with rigid metal ties.
COMPOSITE WALL: .......................................... A multiple wythe wall in which at least one of the wythes is
dissimilar to the other wythe or wythes with respect to type or
grade of masonry unit or mortar.
WYTHE: .............................................................. Each continuous vertical section of masonry one unit in
thickness.
REINFORCED MASONRY: ............................... Masonry units, reinforced with steel, grout and/or mortar,
combined together to resist forces.
EQUIVALENT THICKNESS: .............................. Average thickness of solid material in wall or partition.
M FACTOR: ........................................................ Heat transfer calculations accounting for thermal storage due
to mass.
R VALUE ............................................................. The amount of resistance to heat flow between the warm side
and the cold side of a building section.
U FACTOR:......................................................... The calculated thermal conductance between the warm side
and the cold side of a building section, (expressed in BTU’s).
SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS:.................... The ability of a wall to stop the transmission of sound from
one of its sides to the other, expressed in decibels.
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Conversion Tables
BASED ON BRICK PLUS 3/8" MORTAR JOINT AND NO WASTE ALLOWANCE
Displacement No. Units Sq. Ft. Wall Cu. Ft. Mortar Cu. Ft. Mortar
Unit and Size of 1,000 Per Per Per Sq. Ft. Per
HEIGHT/LENGTH/BED Standard Sq. Ft. 1000 Units Wall 1000 Units
STANDARD
2-114 x 8 x 3-314 1,000 6.55 152.67 0566 8.641
JUMBO STANDARD
2-314 x 8 x 3-314 840 5.50 181.75 .0498 9.051
UTILITY STANDARD
3-518 x 7-518 x 3-518 687 4.50 222.22 .0412 9.155
HANDMADE COLONIAL
2-518 x 8-518 x 3-314 814 5.33 187.50 .0505 9.469
ROMAN
1-518 x 11-518 x 3-314 916 6.00 166.67 .0665 11.084
NORMAN
2-114 x 11-518 x 3-314 698 4.57 218.80 .0530 11.597
JUMBO NORMAN
2-314 x 11-518 x 3-314 586 3.84 260.40 .0461 12.004
UTILITY NORMAN
3-518 x 11-518 x 3-518 458 3.00 333.33 .0369 12.290
SCR
2-114 x 11-518 x 5-518 698a 4.57 218.80 .0795 17.394
NORMAN BONDER
2-114 x 11-518 x 7-518 698b 4.57 218.80 .1076 23.570
J.N. BONDER
2-314 x 11-518 x 7-518 586b 3.84 260.40 .0937 24.400
UTILITY THRU WALL
3-518 x 11-518 x 7-518 458b 3.00 333.33 .0776 25.855
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Membership
Mason Contractors Association
Akron Brick and Block FB&S Masonry, Inc. Koltcz Concrete Dave Phillips Masonry
3225 Mogadore Road 748 McCauley Road Block Company 1388 Housely Road
Akron, OH 44312 Stow, OH 44224 7660 Oak Leaf Road Stow, OH 44224
TELEPHONE: (330) 628-2603 TELEPHONE: (330) 688-7478 Oakwood Village, TELEPHONE: (330) 688-4341
FAX: (330) 628-4467 FAX: (330) 688-2399 OH 44146-5554
TELEPHONE: (330) 232-3630 Reinbolt, Evans & Mann
Benner Masonry Contractors Foamtech, Inc. FAX: (330) 232-4506 286 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd
P O Box 17 P O Box 45 Akron, OH 44313
Mantua, OH 44255 Rootstown, OH 44272 Koppes Clay TELEPHONE: (330) 666-5770
TELEPHONE: (330) 274-3148 TELEPHONE: (330) 325-7500 Products Company FAX: (330) 666-8812
FAX: (330) 274-0053 FAX: (330) 325-8177 4491 Blake Road
Seville, OH 44273 Shrock Masonry Construction
J. Berringer Geis Construction Company TELEPHONE: (330) 769-3415 11039 East Lincolnway
Construction Company 10020 Aurora-Hudson Road FAX: (330) 769-4996 Orrville, OH 44667
1300 Valley Drive Streetsboro, OH 44241-1621 TELEPHONE: (330) 682-5850
Akron, OH 44312 TELEPHONE: (330) 528-3500 LaFarge Corporation FAX: (330) 682-5850
TELEPHONE: (330) 784-5173 FAX: (330) 528-0008 24500 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145 Smith & Gough Construction
The Henry Bierce Company Hathaway Construction TELEPHONE: (216) 835-4045 6129 Tallmadge Road
50 Southeast Avenue 1008 Hartville Road FAX: (216) 835-5983 Rootstown, OH 44272
Tallmadge, OH 44278 Hartville, OH 44632 TELEPHONE: (330) 325-2298
TELEPHONE: (330) 633-3282 TELEPHONE: (330) 699-3980 Lehigh Portland FAX: (330) 325-2298
FAX: (330) 633-3298 FAX: (330) 877-4438 Cement Company
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Southdown, Inc.
Coon Caulking Hercules, Ste 255 33008 Monticello Blvd.
& Sealants, Inc. Mason Contractor, Inc. Indianapolis, IN 46266 Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
7349 Ravenna N E. 1715 West Comet Road TELEPHONE: (317) 469-4660 TELEPHONE: (216) 271-4000
Louisville, OH 44641 Clinton, OH 44216 FAX: (317) 469-4901 FAX: (216) 371-2912
TELEPHONE: (330) 875-2100 TELEPHONE: (330) 882-3875
FAX: (330) 875-1721 FAX: (330) 882-3227 Leppo Inc Stow Masonry
176 West Avenue Construction, Inc.
Crowe Construction Holnam, Inc. Tallmadge, OH 44278-0154 3678 Elm Road
7011 Red Brush Road 4211 E Sprague TELEPHONE: (330) 633-3978 Stow, OH 44224
Ravenna, OH 44266 Seven Hills, OH 44131 FAX: (330) 633-5085 TELEPHONE: (330) 688-9355
TELEPHONE: (330) 297-2280 TELEPHONE: (216) 526-7338 FAX: (330) 688-2901
FAX: (330) 297-7709 FAX: (216) 524-9721 Medhurst
Mason Contractors, Inc. W L Tucker Supply Company
DH&L, Inc. Hydraulic Press 17111 Munn Road 2800 Second Street
125 State Street Brick Company Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Wadsworth, OH 44281 8900 Hemlock Road, TELEPHONE: (440) 543-8885 TELEPHONE: (330) 928-2155
TELEPHONE: (330) 335-1506 Box 31330 FAX: (440) 543-5029 FAX: (330) 928-3688
FAX: (330) 334-5058 Cleveland, OH 44131
TELEPHONE: (216) 524-2950 Medina Glass Block, Inc. WACO Equipment Company
Duer Construction Company FAX: (216) 524-4069 1213 Medina Road 955 Evans Avenue
1016 Morse Street Medina, OH 44256 Akron, OH 44305
Akron, OH 44320 Johns-Eagon Company TELEPHONE: (330) 239-0239 TELEPHONE: (330) 633-0417
TELEPHONE: (330) 848-9930 666 West Waterloo Road FAX: (216) 239-0230 FAX: (216) 633-1168
FAX: (216) 848-9931 Akron, OH 44314
TELEPHONE: (330) 745-2169 Morgan Masonry, Inc. George Wischt & Sons
ESSROC FAX: (330) 745-4833 6294 Hanna Road Construction
Second Street Ravenna, OH 44266 3800 Ranfield Road
Bessemer, PA 16112 Warren G Jones TELEPHONE: (330) 296-2349 Kent, OH 44240
TELEPHONE: (412) 667-7702 Construction Company FAX: (330) 296-6533 TELEPHONE: (330) 678-7881
FAX: (412) 667-1067 327 Divot Spur FAX: (330) 678-7881
Akron, OH 44319 Moser
TELEPHONE: (330) 896-0321 Construction Company, Inc. Mr Rich Nagy, Instructor
FAX: (330) 896-0320 4332 Tallmadge Rd, Box 937 Maplewood Area
Rootstown, OH 44272 Career Center
Thomas Kintz Construction TELEPHONE: (330) 325-1661 7075 State Route 88
956 S Main Street FAX: (330) 325-0365 Revenna, OH 44266
Akron, OH 44311 TELEPHONE: (330) 296-2892
TELEPHONE: (330) 374-9080 Pace Mason Contractors FAX: (330) 295-5880
FAX: (330) 374-9080 4437 Greenwich Road
Norton, OH 44203
TELEPHONE: (330) 753-8329
FAX: (330) 753-8316