building-guides

Building material price list South Africa 2026 — cement, bricks, sand, stone, steel and roofing wholesale prices in one reference table.

Best cement brands in South Africa 2026 — PPC, AfriSam, Sephaku and NPC compared on strength class, use and price.

Waterproofing guide for South African homes — flat vs pitched roofs, DPC, foundations and walls, systems, and when to reproof.

Roof sheeting buying guide South Africa — IBR vs corrugated vs concrete tile, gauges, colours and prices, to choose the right roof.

How many bricks per square metre in South Africa — maxi, stock and face brick counts per m² for single and double walls, plus mortar needs.

Cost to build a boundary wall in South Africa 2026 — price per metre for brick, block and precast walls, plus a materials checklist.

Sand to cement ratio for plaster and mortar in South Africa — correct mixes for plastering, bricklaying and screed, with lime tips.

How many bags of cement per cubic metre of concrete in South Africa? Mix ratios, bag counts for 15/25/30 MPa, and a simple calculation guide.