building-guides

How to estimate building materials for a room addition in South Africa — bricks, cement, sand, roof and finishes, with a worked example.

Types of building sand in South Africa — building sand, plaster sand, river sand and filling sand, their uses and prices.

Cost to plaster a house in South Africa 2026 — price per square metre for internal and external plaster, plus material quantities.

Tiling guide South Africa — how much tile adhesive and grout per square metre, tile sizes and a step-by-step buying checklist.

Electrical wiring materials for a house in South Africa — cable sizes, DB board, breakers and conduit, with a compliant materials list.

Plumbing materials list for a new house in South Africa — pipe, fittings, geyser, drainage and taps you need, with a budgeting guide.

Concrete slab thickness and mix guide South Africa — surface beds, suspended slabs and driveways, thickness, mesh and MPa.

How to choose bricks in South Africa — clay vs cement, face vs stock vs maxi, strength and cost, to pick the right brick for your build.

Foundation materials checklist South Africa — cement, stone, sand, rebar, DPC and mesh quantities and tips for strong foundations.

Rebar sizes and weights guide South Africa — Y8 to Y32 diameters, mass per metre, bar lengths and where each size is used.