How to Compare Cost For Different Masonry Walling Materials

When comparing masonry walling costs per meterAgain when the cost for masonry walling
square, some crucial factors have to be observed.materials is done the price of one meter square
These factors include the number of blocks usedof total walling element of soil bricks or blocks,
per square meter, the size and composition ofwas two times cheaper than concrete blocks.
mortar joints, the speed of wall construction byThis is because of the influence of manufacturing
the mason,the level and type of finishes to becosts. Natural stones were found to be quite
provided. The reason for assessing this materialsexpensive due to availability and also depending on
is so that the builder can be able to have an ideathe type of dressing and finishing required. The
of the general cost of walling for the constructiondressing cost is quite high as mostly its bush
budget prepared.hammered or fair face finishing.
During the comparison of masonry materials itsWhen interior finishes are considered , the number
done for concrete blocks, natural stone blockworkof variables increased tremendously for natural
and soil bricks or blocks. It is found that soil bricksstones and concrete blocks. This variables are the
or blocks were about five times cheaper thanthickness of plaster and the mix of the plaster to
concrete blocks, when one considered the pricebe applied. Other finishes were cement wash to
of manufacturing a concrete block. The price ofbe applied on soil or brick blocks. This variables
one meter square of soil blocks was about threemade the cost of working with stones and
times cheaper. The reason is because with aconcrete blocks to be more as they require more
block press machine this blocks can beplaster thickness, more labor overall but less units
manufactured and dried on site.per wall.