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diy Calculators

We are developing some simple and not so simple calculators that will work out diy related things such as amount of sand, cement and balast required to make concrete or mortar.

In the mean time the following tables should help;

Mortar Mixing Proportions
Cement/Lime Mortar Plasticized Mortar Masonry Morter
General Purpose Mortar 1 Part Cement 1 Part Cement 1 Part Cement
1 Part Lime 6 Parts Sand/ plasticizer 5 Parts Sand
6 Parts Sand
Strong Mortar 1 Part Cement 1 Part Cement 1 Part Cement
Half Part Lime 4 parts Sand/ plasticzer 3 parts Sand
4 parts Sand

Mixing concrete by Volume
Type of Mix Proportions To Mix 1 Cubic Meter of Concrete you will need
General Purpose
Used in most situations including covered pads (excluding Garage Floors) 1 Part Cement 6.4 Bags (50Kg Bag)
2 Parts Sand 0.448 Cubic Meter
3 Parts Aggregate 0.672 Cubic Meter
4 Parts Ballast 0.896 Cubic Meter
Foundation
Used for footings at the base of masonary walls 1 Part Cement 5.6 Bags
2.5 Parts Sand 0.49 Cubic Meter
3.5 Parts Aggregate 0.686 Cubic Meter
5 Parts Ballast 0.98 Cubic Meter
Paving
Used for exposed slabs such as drives, parking areas or footpaths including Garage Floors 1 Part Cement 8 Bags
1.5 Parts Sand 0.42 Cubic Meter
2.5 Parts Aggregate 0.7 Cubic Meter
3.5 Parts Ballast 0.98 Cubic Meter

Top DIY Tasks

The most frequently carried out DIY tasks (notice we didn't say popular!) are:

Diy Task 1

Top of the list is changing a light bulb. - Did you know in Australia this can only be legally carried out by qualified personnel !

DIY Task 2

In number 2 spot is Mowing the lawn. Although a high percentage of people do not know how to cut it properly however.

DIY Task 3

at number 3 pop pickers is painting.