Lecture 8: Masonry Pricing

Question 1

What are the main factors affecting measurements of brick masonry?

Answer 1

1. Pattern
2. Size of each unit
3. Size of the joints between the bricks
4. Wall thickness

Question 2

Standart (non-modular) brick size is?

Answer 2

2.25 X 3.75 X 8 inches (57 x 95 x 203 mm)

Question 3

The distance from bond beams to the center?

Answer 3

4 feet

Question 4

Where located additional bond beams?

Answer 4

Top of the walls and over openings

Question 5

Less than what opening size isn’t deducted?

Answer 5

10 sf = 1m

Question 6

What masonry work includes?

Answer 6

scaffolding and hoisting

Question 7

What the cost of masonry work includes?

Answer 7

Cost of: Labour, installing reinforcement, material and equipment

Question 8

What is rough carpentry?

Answer 8

Framing, floors, walls and roof of the structure, window/door openings

Question 9

What is Finish/trim carpentry?

Answer 9

Installing finish material including wood trim, shelving, and handrails

Question 10

What are the most commonly used thicknesses of plywood?

Answer 10

½” , 5/8”, ¾”, 7/8”, 1” , 1 1/8”