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Measure before you buy
Original measurement guides that lead directly into a material estimate — practical planning, not generic filler.
Concrete planning guide
How Much Postcrete per Fence Post (UK)
Turn fence-post hole size into rapid-set post-mix bags for UK fencing using the bags-per-post figure printed on the label, with more for gate and corner posts.
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Sub-base planning guide
How Much MOT Type 1 Sub-Base Do You Need?
Work out the tonnes of MOT Type 1 sub-base for a UK drive or patio, taking compacted depth, compaction allowance and density as plan and supplier inputs.
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Measurement basics guide
How to Calculate Square Footage in the UK (ft² and m²)
Calculate room square footage in the UK by splitting the floor into sections, measuring in metres, and converting exactly to square feet.
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UK materials guide
How Much Paint Do I Need? (UK, Litres and m²)
Work out emulsion for UK walls: measure in metres, deduct openings, multiply by two coats, divide by the tin's m² per litre, and round up to whole tins.
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UK materials guide
Ballast and Cement for Concrete (UK Mixing Guide)
Mix general-purpose concrete from all-in ballast and cement in the UK: what ballast is, the 1:4 by-volume ratio, bag and bulk-bag sizes, and rough quantities.
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UK materials guide
Plasterboard Sizes and Coverage (UK)
UK plasterboard sizes and coverage: the 2400 × 1200 mm sheet at 2.88 m², the 1800 × 900 mm sheet, 9.5 and 12.5 mm thicknesses, edge types, and sheet counts.
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