Construction Material Costs 2026

Compare prices, specifications, and sustainability ratings for 100 construction materials across 14 categories. Each material includes an interactive cost calculator.

100

Materials Listed

14

Categories

46

Avg Durability (years)

3.3/5

Avg Sustainability

🪵Lumber (11)🏗️Concrete (9)⚙️Steel (6)🏠Roofing (8)🧱Insulation (8)🏡Flooring (8)📐Drywall (5)🔧Plumbing (7)⚡Electrical (6)🎨Paint (6)🧱Masonry (8)🏘️Siding (7)🔩Fasteners (6)🔨Hardware (5)
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Lumber

11 materials • Avg price: $14.44

Pressure-Treated Lumber

$5.50

per board foot • Range: $3.80–$8.20

25 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Cedar Lumber

$8.50

per board foot • Range: $6.00–$12.00

30 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 10%

Redwood Lumber

$12.00

per board foot • Range: $8.00–$18.00

35 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Douglas Fir

$4.80

per board foot • Range: $3.20–$7.50

20 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 8%

Southern Yellow Pine

$4.20

per board foot • Range: $2.80–$6.50

15 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 8%

Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF)

$3.80

per board foot • Range: $2.50–$5.80

15 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 8%

LVL Beam (Laminated Veneer Lumber)

$14.00

per linear foot • Range: $8.00–$28.00

50 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

Plywood Sheathing

$38.00

per sheet (4x8) • Range: $28.00–$55.00

40 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 12%

OSB (Oriented Strand Board)

$28.00

per sheet (4x8) • Range: $18.00–$42.00

30 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 12%

Ipe Hardwood

$22.00

per board foot • Range: $16.00–$30.00

75 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 12%

Glulam Beam

$18.00

per linear foot • Range: $10.00–$35.00

50 yr lifespan★★★★★Waste: 5%
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Concrete

9 materials • Avg price: $38.58

Ready-Mix Concrete

$140.00

per cubic yard • Range: $110.00–$180.00

50 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 5%

Bagged Concrete Mix

$6.50

per 80-lb bag • Range: $4.50–$9.00

50 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 8%

Fast-Setting Concrete

$8.50

per 50-lb bag • Range: $6.00–$12.00

40 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 8%

Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

$155.00

per cubic yard • Range: $125.00–$200.00

60 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 5%

Stamped Concrete

$16.00

per sq ft • Range: $10.00–$25.00

25 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 5%

Rebar (Steel Reinforcement)

$0.75

per linear foot • Range: $0.50–$1.20

75 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Wire Mesh Reinforcement

$0.18

per sq ft • Range: $0.12–$0.30

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 15%

Concrete Blocks (CMU)

$2.25

per each • Range: $1.50–$3.50

100 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 5%

Poured Concrete Foundation Wall

$18.00

per sq ft • Range: $12.00–$28.00

100 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 3%
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Steel

6 materials • Avg price: $21.85

Steel I-Beam

$22.00

per linear foot • Range: $12.00–$45.00

100 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 3%

Steel Column (Lally Column)

$85.00

per each • Range: $50.00–$150.00

100 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 0%

Steel Studs

$5.80

per each (8ft) • Range: $3.50–$9.00

100 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

Metal Roofing Panels

$4.50

per sq ft • Range: $2.50–$8.00

60 yr lifespan★★★★★Waste: 10%

Standing Seam Metal Roof

$10.00

per sq ft • Range: $7.00–$15.00

70 yr lifespan★★★★★Waste: 8%

Steel Joist Hangers

$3.80

per each • Range: $1.50–$8.00

75 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%
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Roofing

8 materials • Avg price: $33.39

Asphalt Shingles

$100.00

per square (100 sq ft) • Range: $70.00–$150.00

25 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 10%

Architectural Shingles

$140.00

per square (100 sq ft) • Range: $100.00–$200.00

35 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 10%

Roof Underlayment (Synthetic)

$0.25

per sq ft • Range: $0.15–$0.45

30 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Ice and Water Shield

$0.90

per sq ft • Range: $0.60–$1.40

30 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 10%

Clay Roof Tiles

$12.00

per sq ft • Range: $8.00–$20.00

100 yr lifespan★★★★★Waste: 10%

Concrete Roof Tiles

$6.50

per sq ft • Range: $4.00–$10.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 8%

Ridge Vent

$3.50

per linear foot • Range: $2.00–$6.00

25 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 5%

Aluminum Gutters

$4.00

per linear foot • Range: $2.50–$7.00

25 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%
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Insulation

8 materials • Avg price: $0.86

Fiberglass Batt Insulation

$0.70

per sq ft • Range: $0.40–$1.20

80 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 8%

Blown-In Cellulose Insulation

$1.20

per sq ft • Range: $0.80–$1.80

50 yr lifespan★★★★★Waste: 5%

Closed-Cell Spray Foam

$1.80

per sq ft (per inch) • Range: $1.20–$2.50

80 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 3%

Open-Cell Spray Foam

$0.65

per sq ft (per inch) • Range: $0.40–$1.00

80 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 3%

Rigid Foam Board (XPS)

$0.55

per sq ft • Range: $0.35–$0.85

50 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 10%

Mineral Wool (Rockwool) Insulation

$1.30

per sq ft • Range: $0.90–$1.80

100 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 8%

Radiant Barrier

$0.30

per sq ft • Range: $0.15–$0.50

25 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

EPS Foam Board Insulation

$0.35

per sq ft • Range: $0.20–$0.60

50 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 10%
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Flooring

8 materials • Avg price: $5.13

Hardwood Flooring (Oak)

$6.50

per sq ft • Range: $4.00–$12.00

100 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 10%

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

$5.50

per sq ft • Range: $3.00–$10.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 8%

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

$3.50

per sq ft • Range: $2.00–$7.00

25 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 10%

Laminate Flooring

$2.50

per sq ft • Range: $1.00–$5.00

20 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Ceramic Tile

$3.00

per sq ft • Range: $1.00–$8.00

75 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 10%

Porcelain Tile

$5.00

per sq ft • Range: $3.00–$12.00

100 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 10%

Carpet Flooring

$3.00

per sq ft • Range: $1.50–$8.00

10 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 10%

Natural Stone Flooring

$12.00

per sq ft • Range: $5.00–$30.00

100 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 12%
📐

Drywall

5 materials • Avg price: $22.60

Standard Drywall (Gypsum Board)

$14.00

per sheet (4x8) • Range: $10.00–$20.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Moisture-Resistant Drywall (Green Board)

$18.00

per sheet (4x8) • Range: $14.00–$25.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Fire-Resistant Drywall (Type X)

$17.00

per sheet (4x8) • Range: $13.00–$24.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Soundproof Drywall

$50.00

per sheet (4x8) • Range: $35.00–$70.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 8%

Cement Board (Backer Board)

$14.00

per sheet (3x5) • Range: $10.00–$20.00

75 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 10%
🔧

Plumbing

7 materials • Avg price: $365.46

PEX Tubing

$0.75

per linear foot • Range: $0.40–$1.50

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 5%

Copper Pipe

$4.50

per linear foot • Range: $2.50–$8.00

70 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

PVC Drain Pipe

$1.80

per linear foot • Range: $0.80–$3.50

100 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 5%

Tank Water Heater

$800.00

per each • Range: $400.00–$1,500.00

12 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 0%

Tankless Water Heater

$1,500.00

per each • Range: $800.00–$3,000.00

20 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 0%

Sump Pump

$250.00

per each • Range: $100.00–$500.00

10 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 0%

CPVC Pipe

$1.20

per linear foot • Range: $0.70–$2.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 5%
⚡

Electrical

6 materials • Avg price: $132.35

Romex Wire (14/2 NM-B)

$0.45

per linear foot • Range: $0.30–$0.70

40 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Romex Wire (12/2 NM-B)

$0.65

per linear foot • Range: $0.45–$1.00

40 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Electrical Panel (Breaker Box)

$600.00

per each • Range: $300.00–$1,500.00

30 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 0%

GFCI Outlet

$18.00

per each • Range: $12.00–$30.00

15 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 0%

LED Recessed Lighting

$25.00

per each • Range: $12.00–$50.00

25 yr lifespan★★★★★Waste: 0%

Ceiling Fan

$150.00

per each • Range: $60.00–$400.00

15 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 0%
🎨

Paint

6 materials • Avg price: $38.33

Interior Latex Paint

$35.00

per gallon • Range: $20.00–$55.00

8 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Premium Interior Paint

$55.00

per gallon • Range: $40.00–$80.00

12 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Exterior Latex Paint

$45.00

per gallon • Range: $30.00–$70.00

10 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Primer/Sealer

$25.00

per gallon • Range: $15.00–$40.00

8 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Exterior Wood Stain

$40.00

per gallon • Range: $25.00–$60.00

5 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Deck Sealant/Waterproofer

$30.00

per gallon • Range: $18.00–$50.00

3 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%
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Masonry

8 materials • Avg price: $8.73

Standard Brick

$0.80

per each • Range: $0.45–$1.50

100 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

Thin Brick Veneer

$8.00

per sq ft • Range: $5.00–$14.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 8%

Manufactured Stone Veneer

$10.00

per sq ft • Range: $6.00–$18.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 8%

Mortar Mix (Type S)

$6.00

per 80-lb bag • Range: $4.00–$9.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Concrete Pavers

$4.00

per sq ft • Range: $2.00–$8.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 8%

Stucco (Traditional)

$8.00

per sq ft • Range: $5.00–$12.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 5%

Thin-Set Mortar

$18.00

per 50-lb bag • Range: $12.00–$28.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Tile Grout

$15.00

per 25-lb bag • Range: $8.00–$25.00

20 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%
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Siding

7 materials • Avg price: $4.29

Vinyl Siding

$3.50

per sq ft • Range: $2.00–$6.00

30 yr lifespan★★☆☆☆Waste: 10%

Fiber Cement Siding (HardiePlank)

$5.50

per sq ft • Range: $3.50–$9.00

50 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 10%

Wood Siding (Clapboard)

$7.00

per sq ft • Range: $4.00–$12.00

40 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 10%

Engineered Wood Siding (LP SmartSide)

$4.50

per sq ft • Range: $3.00–$7.00

30 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Composite Decking

$8.00

per sq ft • Range: $4.00–$14.00

30 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 8%

ZIP System Sheathing

$1.40

per sq ft • Range: $1.00–$2.00

50 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

House Wrap (WRB)

$0.15

per sq ft • Range: $0.08–$0.25

30 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%
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Fasteners

6 materials • Avg price: $20.08

Framing Nails

$55.00

per box (2,500 ct) • Range: $35.00–$80.00

50 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

Deck Screws

$45.00

per box (1,000 ct) • Range: $25.00–$70.00

30 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

Drywall Screws

$12.00

per box (1,000 ct) • Range: $8.00–$20.00

50 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

Concrete Anchors

$1.50

per each • Range: $0.50–$4.00

50 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%

Construction Adhesive

$5.50

per tube (28 oz) • Range: $3.50–$9.00

30 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 10%

Hurricane Ties (Framing Connectors)

$1.50

per each • Range: $0.80–$3.00

75 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 5%
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Hardware

5 materials • Avg price: $320.90

Door Hinges

$4.50

per each • Range: $2.00–$12.00

30 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 0%

Door Lockset (Entry)

$45.00

per each • Range: $20.00–$150.00

20 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 0%

Cabinet Pulls and Knobs

$5.00

per each • Range: $1.50–$15.00

20 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 0%

Garage Door

$1,200.00

per each • Range: $600.00–$3,500.00

25 yr lifespan★★★☆☆Waste: 0%

Replacement Window

$350.00

per each • Range: $150.00–$800.00

25 yr lifespan★★★★☆Waste: 0%

Understanding Construction Material Costs in 2026

Construction material costs represent 40-60% of most building and renovation projects. Understanding current prices, waste factors, and material alternatives is essential for accurate budgeting. Our database covers 100 materials across 14 categories including lumber, concrete, steel, roofing, insulation, flooring, drywall, plumbing, electrical, paint, masonry, siding, fasteners, and hardware.

Material prices vary significantly by region, season, and market conditions. Lumber prices can fluctuate 20-40% within a single year, while concrete and steel prices tend to be more stable. When planning a project, always get local quotes and factor in delivery costs, which can add 5-15% to material expenses depending on distance and order size.

Each material listing includes a waste factor percentage that represents the typical amount of extra material you should order. For example, tile and flooring typically require 10% extra for cuts and breakage, while engineered products like LVL beams have only 5% waste. Including these factors in your budget prevents costly mid-project reorders and delays.

Sustainability is increasingly important in construction. Our 5-point sustainability rating considers recyclability, renewable sourcing, manufacturing energy, and end-of-life disposal. Materials like mineral wool insulation, metal roofing, and engineered wood products score highest for their recycled content and long service life.

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