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how to calculate how many bricks i will need for extension
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 2.49 PM
im looking to buy most materials myself to keep costs down. how to i calculate how many bricks ill need?
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Anonymous user
10 blocks to metre is correct but i think you will find there is 60 bricks to metre i always price for 70 ,this allows for cuts ,batts and closures ect,also dont see how you supplying materials will keep costs down as we get far better discounts from our suppliers than you will ever get ,also if the materials are not there when needed the builder will charge you day rates for non production due to lack of materials ect,so all in all best leave the whole project to your chosen builder ,especially if you have to ask questions like this.You will also find people who try hard to keep the costs down ang go for the cheapest quotes all end up on cowboys from hell and the cowboy trap ,these programmes should tell the public this ,most of them are not bad workmanship but the public trying to squeeze blood out of a stone ,pay cheap pay twice ,there are no bargains in building just heartache and stress if you go for the cheap option ,you will be on ere next year asking for help to finish this job
Answered15 March 2012
19
Anonymous user
60 bricks per sq etre per skin of brickwork ie 4.5 inch 60 brick 9 inch 120 brick and so on ,
Answered12 April 2012
5
Anonymous user
Normally 60 bricks/ m sq and 10 blocks.............but pop onto Jewsons (and others) website and you'll find materials calculators that may help
Answered14 March 2012
4
Rigsby Handyman
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, if you say there is 40 bricks to a metre and 10 blocks to a metre then just work out how many metres you need , also something like 350 bricks to a bundle you wont be far out best wishes col.
Answered15 March 2012
3
Roc builders
Rating: 5 out of 5
Sub and urban are correct.40 is wrong lol.Sub also has a very valid point in we get a much better deal on materials than non account holders at builders merchants.
Answered14 March 2012
2