by Gaurav Bhadani
Last edited about 1 month ago
Mortar Type | Cement:Sand Ratio | Typical Applications | Cost Factor | |
Rich Mortar (1:3) | 1:3 | Damp-proof courses, pointing | High | |
Standard Mortar (1:4) | 1:4 | Brickwork in foundations | Medium-High | |
Medium Mortar (1:5) | 1:5 | General masonry work | Medium | |
Lean Mortar (1:6) | 1:6 | Interior plastering, non-load bearing walls | Low-Medium | |
Very Lean Mortar (1:8) | 1:8 | Preliminary foundation work | Low |
Cement
Aggregates
Sand
Labor
Equipment
Water & Additives
Material Type | Initial Cost | Lifespan (years) | Installation Complexity | Maintenance | |
GI Sheets | Medium | 15-20 | Low | Medium | |
Clay Tiles | High | 50+ | High | Low | |
Concrete Tiles | Medium-High | 30-50 | High | Low | |
Bituminous Membrane | Medium | 10-15 | Medium | High | |
PVC/EPDM Membrane | High | 20-30 | Medium | Medium |
Material Cost per m²
Labor Cost per m²
Bituminous Materials
Aggregates
Equipment Operation
Labor
Fuel & Energy
Testing & Quality Control
Fixture Type | Installation Time (hours) | Team Composition | Material Requirement | |
Water Closet | 2.5-3.5 | 1 Plumber + 1 Helper | WC, cistern, seat, connectors, sealant | |
Wash Basin | 1.5-2.5 | 1 Plumber + 1 Helper | Basin, brackets, trap, mixer, connectors | |
Shower Assembly | 2.0-3.0 | 1 Plumber + 1 Helper | Shower head, mixer, pipes, supports | |
Kitchen Sink | 2.0-3.0 | 1 Plumber + 1 Helper | Sink, waste coupling, trap, mixer | |
Urinal | 1.5-2.0 | 1 Plumber + 1 Helper | Urinal, flush valve, spreader, brackets |
Material Cost
Installation Cost
Testing Cost
System Type | Material Cost/m² | Labor Cost/m² | Durability (Years) | Application Complexity | |
Bituminous Membrane | Medium | Medium | 7-10 | Medium | |
PVC/TPO Membrane | High | Medium-High | 15-20 | Medium | |
Cementitious Coating | Low | Medium-Low | 3-5 | Low | |
Polyurethane Coating | High | Medium | 8-12 | Medium | |
Integral Waterproofing | Low | Low | Lifetime of structure | Low |