[Msnry]   Enhanced Masonry Function

The Enhanced Masonry Function calculates the pieces of masonry (Bricks, Blocks, Tile, Pavers, etc.) based on the below input scenarios.  Also note that pieces can also be anything for which you know the area of one "piece", such as a plank, a shingle, a piece of sheathing, etc.  The Masonry function has been enhanced to allow you to view multiple piece sizes and edit the list of piece sizes to suit your needs.  See the first example below to learn how this is done.

The Enhanced Masonry Function uses one of the following inputs to calculate an estimate how how many pieces of masonry you may need:
  1. Stored [Length] and [Height].
  2. Stored [Length] and [Width].
  3. Input Area.
  4. Stored [Length] only.
  5. Input Length.
  6. Room Mode: Stored [Length], [Width] and [Height].
Examples: 

1. Stored [Length] and [Width].  How many
    6"x6" tile is required for a hallway
    22' by 6' 6"?  Note that Height could
    have been used in this example with
    identical results.
Input *
[clr] [clr]
22 [Feet] [Length]
6 [Feet] 6 [Inch]
[Width]
[Conv] [Msnry]
Display
0
Length
    22ft
Width
    6ft 6in
see results, below



But wait a minute!  Where is 6"x6"!?!?  Now is your chance to customize the Masonry function for you.  Create a 6"x6" tile size using the following steps:






2. Input Area.
Input *
[clr] [clr]
22 [Feet] [x]
6 [Feet] 6 [Inch] =
[Conv] [Msnry]
Display
0
    22ft x

    143ft2
see below for results



3. Stored [Length] only.  Let's say you have
    a 75' border you wish to fill with
   16" culture stone.  How many pieces
    will you need?
Input *
[clr] [clr]
75 [Feet] [Length]
[Conv] [Msnry]
Display
0
Length
    22ft
see results, below



4.  Input Length.
Input *
[clr] [clr]
22 [Feet]
[Conv] [Msnry]
Display
0
    22ft
see results, below



5. OK, you've taken the time to read this
    far, so let us make it worth your effort.
    Let's say that you have a washroom
    with a floor plan of 6' 3-1/2" x 10' 2". 
    The floor needs to be tiled and the
    walls need to be tiled from the floor up
    to 5' off of the floor.  Oh ... and the floor
    tile is going to 8"x8" while the wall tile is
    4"x4".   How much of each tile will you
    need?
Input *
[clr] [clr]
6 [Feet] 3 [Inches] 1/2 [Length]
10 [Feet] 2 [Inch]
[Width]
5 [Feet] [Height]

[Conv] [Msnry]
Display
0
Length
    6ft 3-1/2in
Width
    10ft 2in
Height
5ft

see results, below



So, notice that, in the "Pcs for Ceiling of Floor" section, BuildCalc calculates 143.92 8"x8" tile.  So what about the 4"x4" wall tile?  Using the techniques above, add in a 4"x4" tile to the list.  Below are the results:


While your at it, go ahead a try the [Store] button.  This will allow you to store your results and retrieve them later, at your convenience.


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