BACHELOR OF QUANTITY SURVEYING

(HONS)
BLD 60104 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1

TUTORIAL 6
EXTERNAL WALL STONE
Presented by:
LIM XIAO SHI
LOW WAN JING
LOH WEI TING
LAU WAN YEE
DAPHNE TAN LI WEN

Lecturer:
(0324410)
(0329214)
(0328314)
(0328947)
(0329055)

MS. AZRINA MD YAAKOB

EXTERIOR STONE WALL

SUITABILITY

More expensive
Long lasting
Good fire resistance
Strong weather resistance
Often helps to create a tight building
envelope with a well-functioning
vapour barrier

COST
Cost for stonewall is more expensive than brick wall
Cost is based on the type of stone chosen
ITEM
LOW
HIGH
Stone wall cost

RM 42.45
(based on 2 square foot)

RM 64.03
(based on 2 square foot)

Labor - Basic

RM 532.67
(based on 2 hours)

RM 645.70
(based on 2 hours)

Material and Supplies

RM 1.18

RM 105.80

Equipment Allowance

RM 238.04

RM 333.26

Total Cost per square foot

RM 814.34

RM 1148.79

Average Cost per square

foot

RM 814.34

RM 1148.79

ADVANTAGES

Aesthetic
Appeal

Durability

Maintenance

DISADVANTAGES

Ongoing re-sealing program is required

Limited chemical and stain resistance
Product received seldom looks like the sample
Stone can chip or crack in harsher climates
(e.g.when exposed to rain and ice)
Labour and skill intensive in installation
Time consuming in replacement
The stone fixed with mortar may change in colour
due to absorption of water from back mortar layer

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