Enough Building Materials

Article published on 7 July 2014

How do you know if you have enough building materials?

The need to save is an imperative in every project that one attempts.

This is true even when planning a building project. Calculating the amount of building materials like bricks, sand or cement is an important part of the planning process because it will determine a large part of your building costs. Running short of building materials partway through the projuect will slow the process down and also add to the final cost of the project. Having an excessive amount of building rubble left when the project is complete is also an unnecessary cost. Selling leftover building material is not an easy task and you seldom get your money back.

Make sure you have enough building materials

• A properly drawn up plan shoulsd give you an idea of the entire surface area of the building which can be translated into number of bricks, which in turn will inform you as to how much plaster and sand etc. you will need to buy.
• If you are embarking on your first building project you will benefit from a chat with an experienced builder or quantity surveyor who will be able to guid you through quantities and costs related to your project.
• If you are intent on flying solo on your project it 's a good idea to make use of one of the various building calculators available on the internet. Brick Warehouse have these handy calculators on their website. Try them here. You will be able to calculate your requirements and order at the same time.

Why Building Calulators?

• Building calculators assist in achieving greater accuracy when planning.
• Waste is minimised.
• Unnecessary delays are cut out.
• Budgets can be drawn up and adhered to.

Deciding on building materials and finishes

When you are going through your options and deciding on what kind of building materials and finishes you want it is a good idea to consider the impact your choice will have on the environment, initially and in the long run. What are your best options?