Energy prices — EIA (Energy Information Administration)

Other government sources

Producer Price Index — BLS via FRED

Retail price verification

Minerals & aggregates — USGS National Minerals Information Center

Agricultural prices — USDA NASS

Labor wages — BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

Items without a government source (81)

These appear in calculators but are marked "estimate" — no government publication covers them yet.

• Ready-mix concrete (standard 4,000 PSI) — PPI index 400.013 (Apr 2026, base Jun 1981=100) × $38.75/yd³ base price = ~$155/yd³. Base price from USGS Minerals Yearbook 1982 (ready-mix concrete national average). Range ±$30 for regional/grade variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• 80 lb bag concrete (Quikrete/Sakrete) — 80 lb bag yields ~0.6 cu ft = 0.022 yd³. At $155/yd³ ready-mix, bag equivalent = $3.41/bag material. Retail bags carry ~90% markup for packaging/distribution/retail margin (consistent with $6–8 retail shelf observed). Range from national retailer pricing. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• 60 lb bag concrete — 60 lb bag yields ~0.45 cu ft = 0.017 yd³. Same derivation as 80 lb bag with proportional adjustment. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Rebar #3 (3/8 in) — Steel rebar PPI-indexed to BLS PPI WPU101704 (Hot Rolled Steel Bars, Plates & Structural Shapes — rebar is a hot-rolled bar, NOT cold-rolled sheet). #3 bar (0.376 lb/ft) at ~$1,050/ton wholesale. Retail markup 40–60%. Range reflects regional steel pricing. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Crushed gravel (¾" minus, base/fill grade) — PPI index 594.808 (Apr 2026, base Jun 1982=100) × $2.90/ton base (USGS Minerals Yearbook 1982, construction sand & gravel national avg FOB plant) = $17.25/ton mine-gate. Retail delivered adds processing, screening, loading, trucking — typically 2–3× mine price. Mid-estimate $35/ton. Range $25–65 reflects type (base vs washed), region, delivery distance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Pea gravel (â…œ" washed, decorative/drainage) — Same PPI base as crushed gravel (PCU212321212321 index 594.808). Pea gravel commands 25–30% premium over base gravel for additional washing and screening to uniform â…œ" size. Mine-gate $17.25/ton + higher processing = retail $45/ton mid-estimate. Range $30–75 reflects grade, color, and region. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Hot-mix asphalt (HMA, residential paving grade) — BLS PPI PCU324121324121 (Apr 2026) applied to USGS historical base price for asphalt paving materials. HMA plant-gate price nationally $75–115/ton; delivered to job site adds $10–20/ton. Mid-estimate $100/ton. Range reflects crude-oil-linked asphalt binder component (~60% of HMA cost by weight) and regional plant competition. Mix-type grade tiers (standard/premium/warm-mix) shown on the asphalt cost calculator are an even 3-way split of this $75-130 range — no independent per-grade source exists. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Shredded hardwood mulch (bulk, delivered) — Bulk shredded hardwood mulch is a wood by-product from logging and sawmill operations. BLS PPI PCU113310113310 (Logging) tracks the upstream wood material cost trend. Shredded hardwood mulch bulk delivered mid-range: $35/yd³ nationally (loose density ~800 lb/yd³ = 0.4 tons/yd³). Per-ton equivalent: $35 ÷ 0.4 = $88/ton. Range $56–125/ton ($22–50/yd³) reflects wood species (pine vs. hardwood), color processing (dyed adds $5–10/yd³), and delivery distance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Bulk screened topsoil (delivered) — Screened topsoil pricing tracks the construction materials extraction index because excavation, screening, and hauling costs dominate both. BLS PPI PCU212321212321 (Sand and Gravel Mining) used as index. Bulk screened topsoil mid-range: $35/yd³ nationally (density ~2,200 lb/yd³ = 1.1 tons/yd³). Per-ton: $35 ÷ 1.1 = $32/ton. Range $18–50/ton ($20–55/yd³) reflects topsoil depth/organic content, screening fineness, and regional availability. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Driveway gravel (crushed #57 limestone/granite, delivered) — Driveway gravel (#57 crushed limestone or granite) is a sized aggregate. BLS PPI PCU212321212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) is the upstream index. At 2,700 lb/yd³ bulk density, $26–$48/ton equals $35–$65/yd³ delivered — consistent with the national market range for crushed stone driveways. Mid-estimate $37/ton ($50/yd³). Range reflects stone type (limestone vs. granite), regional plant availability, and delivery distance up to ~30 miles. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Bulk construction sand (washed, delivered) — Construction sand is mined alongside gravel under the same NAICS 212321 grouping. BLS PPI PCU212321212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) tracks both. Washed concrete/fill sand: density ~2,700 lb/yd³ = 1.35 tons/yd³. At $26–$44/ton, per-yd³ cost = $35–$60/yd³. National mid-estimate $35/ton ($47/yd³). Range reflects grain classification (coarse fill sand vs. fine masonry sand), wash grade, and delivery distance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Fill sand (unscreened, bulk delivered) — Fill sand is unscreened run-of-quarry material. BLS PPI PCU212321212321 tracks construction sand and gravel at the mining level. Fill grade sits at the low end of the range ($12–$25/ton) because it skips the washing and size-classification steps that add cost to concrete and mason grades. National mid-estimate $18/ton reflects quarry gate + base haul before per-mile surcharges. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Concrete sand (ASTM C33, washed, bulk delivered) — Concrete sand meets ASTM C33 specification (washed, size-classified for use in concrete mixes and paver bases). BLS PPI PCU212321212321 base + ~20% grade premium for washing and size-classification labor. Range $20–$36/ton. National mid-estimate $28/ton. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Mason sand (fine, washed, bulk delivered) — Mason sand is finer-grained than concrete sand, washed and screened for mortar and brick-bed applications. BLS PPI PCU212321212321 base + ~40% grade premium for additional screening and classification. Range $25–$45/ton. National mid-estimate $35/ton. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Play sand (washed, screened, child-safe, bulk delivered) — Play sand requires additional washing and screening to remove fines and meet child-safety standards (CPSC guidelines for playground use). BLS PPI PCU212321212321 base + ~80% premium for child-safety processing. Range $30–$60/ton. National mid-estimate $45/ton. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Bulk sand delivery (dump truck, per trip, base radius) — Bulk aggregate delivery fee covers driver labor, fuel, and truck amortization for one trip within the base radius (typically 20 miles). No single BLS series tracks per-trip delivery fees; range $50–$150/trip derived from industry survey data (quarry published rates) with BLS PPI PCU212321212321 as the cost-of-extraction baseline. National mid-estimate $75/trip. Per-mile surcharges beyond base radius are separate. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Bulk fill dirt (unscreened, delivered) — Fill dirt is reclaimed excavation material — unscreened, often clay-heavy subsoil. Pricing tracks the same extraction-and-haul cost structure as sand and gravel (BLS PCU212321212321). Density ~2,200 lb/yd³ = 1.1 tons/yd³. At $7–$23/ton, per-yd³ cost = $8–$25/yd³. National mid-estimate $15/ton ($17/yd³). Free fill is common when a nearby contractor has excavation surplus; the paid range applies to purchased delivered material. Range reflects fill type (clean clay vs. mixed soil), haul distance, and local surplus availability. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Asphalt shingles (architectural, 30-yr, per sq ft roof) — Same PPI series as hot-mix asphalt (PCU324121324121) covers both paving and roofing asphalt products. Architectural (dimensional) shingles: one square (100 sq ft) uses ~240 lb of asphalt-saturated fiberglass mat. At current PPI index, material cost ~$95–$120/square plant-gate; with distributor/dealer markup and packaging = $120/square mid = $1.20/sq ft. 3-tab shingles run ~$0.90/sq ft; premium architectural $1.80/sq ft. Range reflects grade and regional distribution markup. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Steel metal roofing panel (exposed-fastener corrugated/R-panel) — Exposed-fastener steel roofing panels (29-gauge Galvalume) are cold-rolled steel coil + galvanized coating + roll-forming. PPI PCU331110331110 (iron and steel mills) is the upstream cost driver (~55% of panel cost is steel coil). Corrugated/R-panel 29-ga retail: $1.50–$2.50/sq ft material-only; painted 26-ga: $2–$3/sq ft; standing-seam panels: $3–$5/sq ft. Mid-estimate $2.50/sq ft for standard exposed-fastener R-panel. Range spans basic corrugated ($1.50) to standing-seam ($5.00). Verified against Home Depot/Lowe's/Metal Sales panel pricing Jun 2026. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Copper roofing (16 oz copper sheet, standing seam) — 16 oz (1 lb/sq ft) copper sheet for standing-seam roofing. BLS PPI PCU331420331420 tracks copper mill shapes. At ~$4.50/lb copper (COMEX-linked, tracked via BLS PCU331420331420), 16 oz sheet = $4.50 material/sq ft + rolling/finishing premium ~$3/sq ft + distributor margin = ~$9–10/sq ft material at wholesale. Retail/contractor purchase with small-order premium ≈ $18/sq ft. Range $14 (large commercial order) to $25 (pre-patinated or specialty finishes). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Carpet (mid-grade nylon/polyester, residential) — BLS PPI PCU314110314110 tracks carpet and rug manufacturing output prices. Mid-grade residential carpet (loop pile nylon, ~28 oz face weight) trades at ~$2.00–2.50/sq ft mill-gate; retail with pad included adds ~$0.50–1.00/sq ft. Mid-estimate $2.50/sq ft carpet-only. Range: basic olefin/Berber $1.00/sq ft; premium wool or high-pile $5.00/sq ft. Pad is a separate line item; installation is carpet_labor_install. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Engineered hardwood flooring (3/8" core, 5" wide plank) — Engineered hardwood is a plywood-core product with a 2–4 mm solid hardwood veneer face. BLS PPI PCU321113321113 (sawmill and wood preservation) tracks the upstream lumber/veneer cost. Basic imported thin-veneer starts ~$4/sq ft retail; mid-grade 5" oak plank $5–7/sq ft; premium domestic hickory/white oak wide plank $8–10/sq ft. Mid-estimate $6/sq ft. Verified against Home Depot/Lowe's/LL Flooring retail Jun 2026. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Luxury vinyl plank flooring (6 mm, click-lock) — LVP is a multi-layer PVC product: SPC or WPC rigid core + printed film + wear layer. BLS PPI PCU325211325211 (plastics material and resin) tracks the upstream PVC resin cost (~40% of LVP cost). Budget 6 mm LVP starts ~$2/sq ft retail (verified Home Depot/Lowe's Jun 2026); mid-grade $3–4/sq ft; commercial-grade 12 mm with attached pad $5–5.50/sq ft. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Epoxy floor coating material (2-part, 100% solids, per sq ft coverage) — 100%-solids 2-part epoxy coating (Part A resin + Part B hardener) trades at ~$80–120/2-gallon kit at contractor pricing; each kit covers ~100 sq ft at 16 mils DFT = $0.80–1.20/sq ft material. BLS PPI PCU325510325510 (paint and coating manufacturing) is the upstream index. Range $0.40/sq ft (single-coat water-based epoxy paint) to $1.60/sq ft (polyaspartic top coat in addition to epoxy base). Does not include broadcast flake or quartz additive. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Carpet pad — 6 lb rebond foam, 7/16 in (warranty minimum) — Carpet pad (rebond polyurethane foam) is tracked under BLS PPI PCU326150326150 (urethane and other foam products). Standard residential 6 lb density, 7/16 in thick rebond retails $0.35–0.45/sq ft; premium 8 lb memory foam runs $0.60–0.70/sq ft. Mid-estimate $0.45/sq ft (6 lb standard, the Shaw/Mohawk warranty minimum). Range: basic 5 lb/3/8 in $0.30/sq ft; premium 8 lb/1/2 in rubber slab $0.70/sq ft. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Exterior paint material (premium acrylic latex, per sq ft wall coverage) — Premium exterior acrylic latex paint (e.g., Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Behr Marquee) retails at $55–85/gallon. Coverage ~350–400 sq ft/gallon for 1 coat on smooth siding; 2 coats (prime + finish) = 175–200 sq ft/gallon net = $0.28–0.49/sq ft material. BLS PPI PCU325510325510 tracks the upstream paint manufacturing cost index. Mid-estimate $0.28/sq ft for 1 coat; full 2-coat project $0.40–0.50/sq ft. Range excludes caulk, primer on bare wood (add $0.05–0.10/sq ft). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Drywall gypsum board (1/2", standard, per sq ft) — BLS PPI PCU327420327420 (gypsum product manufacturing) directly tracks wallboard/drywall factory output prices. Standard 4×8 sheet (32 sq ft) at current PPI-indexed prices = ~$14–20/sheet at retail = $0.44–0.63/sq ft. Mid-estimate $0.45/sq ft. Range: $0.30/sq ft (volume/commercial pricing for 4×12 sheets), $0.65/sq ft (small-lot retail or specialty Type X fire-rated board). Excludes joint compound, tape, and screws (~$0.10/sq ft add). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Aluminum fence panel material (4 ft tall, residential grade, per linear ft) — Residential aluminum fence panels (powder-coated, 4 ft tall, 72-inch-wide panel, ~3.5 lb aluminum/lin ft) are priced off aluminum extrusion costs tracked via BLS PPI commodity index WPU102302 (aluminum mill shapes — extrusions, sheet, plate). At ~$1.20/lb aluminum, material cost ~$4.20/lin ft; with powder coating, profile extrusion premium, panel assembly, distributor margin: $28/lin ft retail (includes posts at 8 ft spacing). Range $18/lin ft (entry-grade flat-top 3-rail) to $45/lin ft (ornamental spear-top double-rail). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Vinyl fence material (PVC, 6 ft privacy, per linear ft) — PVC privacy fence panels (6 ft tall, 8 ft wide, tongue-and-groove) use ~8–10 lb PVC resin per linear foot. BLS PPI PCU325211325211 (plastics/PVC resin) tracks the upstream raw material cost (~35% of finished fence panel price). At ~$0.70/lb PVC resin, material = $6/lin ft; with extrusion, panel assembly, UV stabilizer, steel reinforcement rods, distributor margin = $22/lin ft mid-grade retail (includes posts, caps, rails). Range: $14 (semi-privacy 4 ft lattice-top) to $38 (heavy-wall commercial-grade). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Hog wire/wire mesh fence material (2"×4" welded wire, 4 ft, per linear ft with posts) — Welded wire mesh (2"×4" galvanized, 16 ga) for hog-wire/agricultural fence: wire weighs ~0.4 lb/lin ft of 4-ft-tall roll. BLS PPI PCU331110331110 (iron and steel mills) tracks the upstream wire rod cost. At ~$0.90/lb galvanized wire, mesh = $0.36/lin ft steel. With galvanizing premium, welding, roll packaging, t-post or wood post at 8-ft spacing ($1.20/lin ft amortized), wire clips, distributor margin = $5.50/lin ft. Range: $3.00 (agricultural field fence minimal posts) to $9.00 (cattle-grade 4-ft high-tensile with wood posts). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Glass railing system material (3/8" tempered glass panels + hardware, per linear ft) — Tempered glass railing panels (3/8" thick, 36-42" tall): BLS PPI PCU327211327211 (flat glass manufacturing) tracks the upstream glass cost. At ~$14/sq ft for 3/8" tempered glass, a 4-ft-wide panel = ~$21 glass material/lin ft. With tempering premium, polished edge, stainless steel or aluminum base shoe channel ($30–50/lin ft), standoff hardware, and distributor margin: $85/lin ft framed panel system. Range: $50 (post-and-cable hybrid with glass infill) to $140 (frameless channel system with brushed stainless base shoe). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Asphalt driveway sealcoat material (coal-tar or asphalt emulsion, per sq ft coverage) — Driveway sealcoat (asphalt emulsion sealer) is ~30–40% asphalt-derived binder plus water, clay filler, and latex. BLS PPI PCU324121324121 tracks the asphalt materials input cost. A 5-gallon bucket covers ~250 sq ft at ~$30–35/bucket retail = $0.12–0.14/sq ft. With second coat and sand additive for traction: $0.15–0.20/sq ft material. Range $0.08 (thin single-coat emulsion) to $0.25 (rubberized premium sealer at 2 coats). Sealcoat-type grade tiers shown on the sealcoating calculators are an even 3-way split of this $0.08-0.25 range — no independent per-grade source exists. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Chip seal material (asphalt emulsion + aggregate top coat, per sq ft) — Chip seal uses ~0.35 gal/sq yd emulsified asphalt (RSS-1h) + 20–25 lb/sq yd 3/8" aggregate chips. BLS PPI PCU324121324121 covers the asphalt emulsion component; PCU212321212321 covers the aggregate. Combined material cost: asphalt emulsion ~$0.25/sq ft (at $1.20/gal for 0.04 gal/sq ft) + crushed aggregate ~$0.20/sq ft = $0.45/sq ft material at plant. Delivered to job site mid-estimate $0.60/sq ft. Range $0.40 (single chip over existing base) to $1.00 (double chip seal with sand blotter). Seal-type grade tiers (single/double/triple) shown on the chip seal calculator are an even 3-way split of this $0.40-1.00 range — no independent per-tier source exists. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Copper water pipe, Type L, ¾" diameter (per linear ft) — 3/4" Type L copper pipe (0.069" wall, 0.545 lb/lin ft) priced off copper commodity via BLS PCU331420331420. Copper surged ~15% in 2025–2026; at ~$5.00/lb COMEX copper (Jun 2026), material = $5.00 × 0.545 = $2.73/lin ft. With drawing/forming, distributor markup: $5.00/lin ft retail at plumbing supply. Range: $3.50 (Type M, volume) to $7.00 (Type K or small-lot retail). Verified against Home Depot/Ferguson Jun 2026. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• PEX water tubing, ¾" diameter (per linear ft) — 3/4" PEX-A/PEX-B tubing tracked off BLS PPI PCU326122326122 (plastics pipe & fittings). Bulk PEX-B coil: $0.40–$0.50/lin ft; retail PEX-B: $0.60–$0.80/lin ft; PEX-A (Uponor/Wirsbo): $0.80–$1.25/lin ft. Mid $0.90/lin ft. Excludes crimp/expansion fittings and manifold. Verified against Home Depot/Ferguson Jun 2026. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• CPVC water pipe, ¾" diameter (per linear ft) — 3/4" CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) rigid water pipe tracked off BLS PPI PCU326122326122 (plastics pipe & fittings). Rigid CPVC runs $0.50–$0.75/lin ft bulk, ~$0.95/lin ft retail, up to $1.50/lin ft small-lot. Joined with solvent cement (no fittings markup like PEX), but more joints than PEX so labor sits between copper and PEX. Excludes solvent cement, primer, fittings. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Fiberglass batt insulation (R-13, 3.5", for 2×4 wall cavity, per sq ft) — R-13 fiberglass batt (3.5" thick, 15" wide for 16" o.c. studs, kraft-faced) is a glass-wool product classified under NAICS 327993 (Mineral Wool Manufacturing). BLS PPI PCU327993327993 tracks this manufacturing segment. A standard 8-bag pallet covering 1,000 sq ft retails at ~$400–500 = $0.40–0.50/sq ft. Mid-estimate $0.45/sq ft. Range: $0.28/sq ft (R-11 2.5" batts, unfaced, bulk) to $0.65/sq ft (R-15 high-density continuous insulation faced with flame barrier). Does not include vapor barrier or installation labor. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Concrete coating material (2-part polyaspartic/epoxy, per sq ft applied) — Professional concrete floor coating systems: base coat epoxy (100% solids, ~$80/gallon covering 100 sq ft at 8 mils = $0.80/sq ft) + polyaspartic top coat ($90/gallon at 150 sq ft = $0.60/sq ft) + decorative flake broadcast ($0.10/sq ft). Total material system: ~$1.50/sq ft at professional contractor purchase price. BLS PPI PCU325510325510 tracks coatings manufacturing upstream costs. Mid-estimate $1.20/sq ft (base epoxy only, no top coat). Range: $0.50/sq ft (water-based single-coat epoxy paint) to $2.50/sq ft (full 3-coat commercial polyaspartic with quartz broadcast). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Concrete retaining wall block (standard CMU/segmental block, per sq ft face area) — Segmental retaining wall (SRW) blocks such as Versa-Lok or Allan Block use ~0.8 cu ft of concrete per sq ft face area (accounting for batter and hollow cores). BLS PPI PCU327320327320 (ready-mix concrete) is the upstream cost driver. At $155/yd³ concrete, raw material = $4.60/sq ft face. With block machine forming, curing, face-texture processing, distributor markup: $12/sq ft face retail. Range: $7/sq ft (4-in standard CMU gray block) to $20/sq ft (tumbled/textured natural stone-look capstone block). Does not include gravel base, drainage pipe, or installation labor. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Plywood/OSB sheathing (½ in CDX / 7⁄16 in OSB, roof & subfloor) — FRED Plywood PPI WPU083 = 288.289 (May 2026, base 1982=100). Anchored to national lumberyard sheet pricing: ½ in CDX 4×8 sheet ≈ $24–32 ÷ 32 sq ft = $0.75–1.00/sq ft; 7⁄16 in OSB 4×8 ≈ $16–22 ÷ 32 = $0.50–0.69/sq ft. Mid $0.75/sq ft, material only (no fasteners/labor). Range spans OSB→CDX grade and regional variance. Monthly drift tracked via WPU083 ratio. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• CDX plywood sheathing (½ in, 4×8 sheet) — FRED Softwood Veneer & Plywood PPI WPU083103 = 249.788 (May 2026, base 1982=100). HD retail: ½ in CDX 4×8 = $28–35/sheet ÷ 32 sq ft = $0.88–1.09/sq ft. Mid $0.88. Material only. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• OSB sheathing (7⁄16 in, 4×8 sheet) — FRED Reconstituted Wood PPI PCU321219321219 = 215.474 (May 2026, base Dec 2003=100). HD retail: 7/16 in OSB 4×8 = $14–23/sheet ÷ 32 sq ft = $0.44–0.72/sq ft. Mid $0.56. Material only. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Sanded plywood (¾ in BC, cabinet grade, 4×8 sheet) — FRED Softwood Plywood Mfg PPI PCU321212321212 = 242.498 (May 2026). HD retail: ¾ in BC sanded 4×8 = $40–64/sheet ÷ 32 sq ft = $1.25–2.00/sq ft. Mid $1.56. Material only. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Hardwood-face plywood (¾ in birch/oak veneer, 4×8 sheet) — FRED Hardwood Plywood Mfg PPI PCU321211321211 = 240.364 (May 2026). HD retail: ¾ in birch 4×8 = $56–70/sheet ÷ 32 sq ft = $1.75–2.19/sq ft; red oak = $70–100 ÷ 32 = $2.19–3.13. Mid $2.19. Material only. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Marine plywood (¾ in BS 1088, 4×8 sheet) — No dedicated FRED series for marine ply. Anchored to WPU083103 (softwood plywood PPI) with 3.5–4× multiplier vs CDX reflecting marine certification premium. HD/specialty retail: ¾ in marine 4×8 = $90–150/sheet ÷ 32 sq ft = $2.81–4.69. Mid $3.44. Material only. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Fascia/trim board (1×6–1×8 softwood or PVC) — FRED Softwood Lumber PPI WPU0811 = 284.427 (May 2026, base 1982=100). Anchored to national retail trim pricing: 1×6 primed pine fascia ≈ $2.25–3.50/linear ft; 1×8 ≈ $3.00–4.50; cellular PVC trim ≈ $3.50–6.50. Mid $3.50/linear ft, material only (excludes labor). Range spans wood→PVC and board width. Monthly drift tracked via WPU0811 ratio. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Seamless aluminum gutter coil (.027–.032 ga, 5 in K-style stock) — FRED Aluminum Mill Shapes PPI WPU102501 = 382.635 (May 2026, base 1982=100). Raw .027 ga 5 in K-style coil stock runs ≈ $0.80–0.88/linear ft bought by the roll/pound (contractor coil); small mini/junior rolls and .032 ga push toward $1.20–1.60/linear ft retail. Mid $0.85/linear ft, MATERIAL ONLY — excludes run-out forming labor, hangers, downspouts (installed seamless gutter runs $8–12/linear ft, a separate line). Monthly drift tracked via WPU102501 ratio. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Concrete masonry unit (8×8×16 in CMU / cinder block) — FRED Concrete Block & Brick Mfg PPI PCU327331327331 = 399.482 (May 2026, base Jun 1981=100). Standard 8×8×16 in CMU national retail ≈ $1.75–3.50/block; mid $2.25. Material only — excludes mortar, rebar, footing, and masonry labor. Range reflects standard gray vs split-face/decorative and regional variance. Monthly drift tracked via PCU327331327331 ratio. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Natural / manufactured stone veneer (material) — PPI index 257.36 (May 2026, base Dec 1984=100) × $3.5 base = ~$9/sq ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for manufactured & natural stone veneer, material only; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Brick (face brick, material) — PPI index 272.546 (May 2026, base Dec 1984=100) × $2.2 base = ~$6/sq ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for face brick wall area, material only; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Tuckpointing mortar (material) — PPI index 354.594 (May 2026, base Jun 1982=100) × $0.42 base = ~$1.5/sq ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for type-N/S mortar over joint area; tracked via cement PPI; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Stucco / cement plaster (3-coat material) — PPI index 354.594 (May 2026, base Jun 1982=100) × $0.62 base = ~$2.2/sq ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for 3-coat portland-cement stucco, material only; tracked via cement PPI; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Galvanized steel pipe (3/4 in, material) — PPI index 500.743 (May 2026, base Jun 1982=100) × $1.2 base = ~$6/linear ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for 3/4 in galvanized steel water pipe, material only; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Window film / tint (material) — PPI index 328.992 (May 2026, base Jun 1993=100) × $0.76 base = ~$2.5/sq ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for polyester window film, material only; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Artificial turf / synthetic grass (material) — PPI index 174.859 (May 2026, base Jun 1990=100) × $1.86 base = ~$3.25/sq ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for landscape synthetic turf roll, material only; tracked via carpet & rug mill PPI; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Putting-green synthetic turf (material) — PPI index 174.859 (May 2026, base Jun 1990=100) × $2.86 base = ~$5/sq ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for nylon putting-green turf, material only; tracked via carpet & rug mill PPI; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Poured rubber / EPDM pool-deck surfacing (material) — PPI index 204.525 (May 2026, base Dec 2003=100) × $2.2 base = ~$4.5/sq ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for poured rubber / EPDM resurfacing, material only; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Sprinkler / irrigation PVC pipe + fittings (material) — PPI index 454.098 (May 2026, base Jun 1993=100) × $0.24 base = ~$1.1/linear ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for irrigation PVC pipe + fittings allocated per linear ft, material only; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Egress window + well kit (material) — PPI index 497.014 (May 2026, base Jun 1983=100) × $130.78 base = ~$650/unit. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for egress window unit + well liner, material only; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Aluminum soffit + fascia (material) — PPI index 330.355 (May 2026, base Dec 1982=100) × $2.12 base = ~$7/linear ft. Level anchored to 2026 trade/retail benchmark for aluminum soffit + fascia coil, material only; FRED PPI tracks monthly movement (no free .gov spot price exists for this finished item). Range reflects grade/region variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Door paint/primer material, per door (both faces + edges, standard 32x80-in slab) — Derived from interior_paint_material ($0.08-0.16/sq ft, BLS PPI Architectural Coatings, producer-level price) applied to the same 38.2 sq ft paintable-surface-per-door figure used for door_paint_labor. This is a producer/wholesale material cost, not a retail can price. Point value is the midpoint of the derived $3-6/door range.
• Rubber pool deck coating material (poured EPDM/TPV granule or aliphatic polyurethane, per sq ft) — BLS PPI Rubber and Plastic Products (WPU072B01) tracks rubber-product manufacturer pricing; poured-in-place granule-and-binder pool deck systems run thicker (60-125 mil) than a thin garage epoxy coating, driving a higher per-sq-ft material cost than concrete_coating_material (thin epoxy/polyaspartic systems). Point value is the midpoint of the derived $4-8/sq ft range. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Baseboard paint/primer material, per linear ft — Derived from interior_paint_material ($0.08-0.16/sq ft, BLS PPI Architectural Coatings, producer-level price) applied to the same 4.5-in/0.375-ft standard baseboard height used for baseboard_paint_labor. Producer/wholesale material cost, not a retail can price. Point value is the midpoint of the derived $0.03-0.06/lft range.
• OSB Sheathing 7/16 in × 4×8 ft — HD retail $12.47/sheet. PPI PCU321219321219 tracks wholesale OSB. Range reflects lumber-market volatility (OSB swung 40-60/sheet during 2021-2022 spike, normalized to 10-18 range by 2025). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• CDX Plywood Sheathing 1/2 in × 4×8 ft — HD retail $26.98/sheet for 1/2 CDX. PPI PCU321212321212 tracks softwood plywood manufacturing. Range ±30% for grade/thickness variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Sanded Plywood 3/4 in × 4×8 ft — HD retail $52.98/sheet for 3/4 sanded BC. PPI WPU083103 tracks softwood plywood wholesale. Range reflects thickness/finish variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Birch Hardwood Plywood 3/4 in × 4×8 ft — HD retail $69.98/sheet for 3/4 birch. PPI PCU321211321211 tracks hardwood plywood. Range reflects species variance (birch vs oak vs maple). [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
• Marine Grade Plywood 3/4 in × 4×8 ft — HD retail $119/sheet for 3/4 marine BS-1088. Uses softwood PPI as proxy (marine is specialty softwood). Range reflects supplier/certification variance. [Source: BLS PPI index used as inflation calibration only — not a literal price citation. Market estimate.]
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