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 [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:
Tap the [Edit Sizes] button to enter edit mode.
Tap the [+] button to add a new size
Tap in 6[Inches]x6[Inches][done] to enter your new size.
Now, using the 3 little bars to the right of '6"x6"', drag it to
the top of the list (assuming that is where you would want it to be).
Tap [Cancel] to finish.
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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