Practical measurement and material-ordering guides for Exterior & Masonry. Use the related free calculators to check your quantities.
Exterior & Masonry
How Many Concrete Blocks Do I Need for a Wall? A Practical Block Calculator Guide
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How Many Bricks Do I Need for a Wall? A Practical Brick Calculator Guide
Brick quantities look simple until openings, corners, mortar joints, bond patterns and breakages enter the measurement. A wall that is 10 square metres does not always need the same number of bricks ...
How Many Fence Posts Do I Need? A Practical Fencing Calculator Guide
Fence posts are the part of a new fence that people most often undercount. Panels may be the visible part, but the posts set the bays, carry the gates, form the corners and transfer wind loads into ...
How Many Fence Panels Do I Need? A Practical Fencing Calculator Guide
Fence panel counts look simple until you allow for posts, gravel boards, gates, corners and the awkward last bay. The useful measurement is the total fence line divided into real panel widths, with ...
Pressure-Washing Estimates: Area, Productivity, Water and Job Costs
Estimate pressure-washing area, job hours, paid labor, water and materials using measured productivity, tested examples and a clear site checklist.
Stucco and Render Quantities: Match Coverage to the Coat Thickness
Estimate stucco or render bags using the right coverage and coat thickness. Measure openings and returns, compare product data and avoid counting coats twice.
Vapor Barrier Rolls: Plan the Strips Before Buying the Area
Estimate membrane rolls by strip layout, overlaps and edges. Follow a checked example and keep seam tape separate from perimeter and penetration details.
Buying Insulation: Compare Pack Coverage, Not Just the Price
Work out insulation packs from measured area, layers and usable coverage. Compare like-for-like products and check awkward bays before placing your order.
How Much Siding Do You Need? Coverage, Openings and Cut Waste
Estimate siding from fitted coverage rather than board width. Check openings, gables and cut waste with a worked example before turning quantities into an order.
Gutter Materials: Count Runs, Outlets and Downspouts Separately
Plan a sectional gutter order without missing outlets, downspouts or end caps. Follow a simple example and separate material quantities from drainage design.
Fascia and Soffit Materials: Measure the Runs, Then Check the Cuts
Build a fascia and soffit shopping list from separate roofline runs. Check board lengths, soffit cut depth, saw losses, ventilation and matching accessories.
Ordering EPDM Roofing: Get the Sheet Size Right First
Plan an EPDM sheet order from roof dimensions and edge details. See why deck area, purchased membrane and adhesive coverage need different measurements.