How many bundles of shingle do I need for a 10×12 shed?

Muhammad Zubair Saleem | 🗓️ Modified: August 12, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 6 min | 👁 Post Views: 838

For a 10×12 shed roof, you need 6 bundles of shingles that’s about 174 pieces of three tab strip. That’s for a standard size asphalt shingle with overhang of 1 foot while assuming the roof pitch of 6/12. The cover area for a 10×12 shed roof is 2 squares and so you can estimate the … Read more

How much does a cinder block weigh?

Muhammad Zubair Saleem | 🗓️ Modified: August 6, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 6 min | 👁 Post Views: 627

A cinder block with 4 inch size weighs about 15 to 26 pounds while that of a size 6 inches weighs 28 to 32 pounds. Bigger cinder blocks like 8 inches weigh 35 to 40 pounds, 10 inch size weigh 43 to 55 pounds while 12 inches size weigh 58 to 62 pounds. The largest … Read more

How many yards in a ton of Gravel, Sand, Cement, Rock?

Muhammad Zubair Saleem | 🗓️ Modified: August 6, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 6 min | 👁 Post Views: 1013

Now a days, there is a common question which is being asked daily is “How many yards in a ton?” That’s when you’re dealing with materials like gravel, sand, cement, and rock. Knowing the number of yards in a ton helps you in your next landscaping or home improvement project.   So, keep on reading … Read more

Grouting Vs Vitrification Properties – Material – Process

Muhammad Zubair Saleem | 🗓️ Modified: July 28, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 4 min | 👁 Post Views: 588

While we’re talking about “Grouting vs Vitrification”; we’re comparing two of the most common methods used to fill gaps and crannies. While the grout is a mixture of cement, sand, water, and admixtures is typically used to fill gaps or crevices.  Vitrification, on the other hand, is a process involves use of porcelain or stoneware … Read more

How to measure distance with theodolite? (Bonus TIPS)

Muhammad Zubair Saleem | 🗓️ Modified: July 20, 2023 | ⏳ Read Time: 5 min | 👁 Post Views: 1004

In order to measure distance with theodolite, you need to use the telescope to identify two points and measure the vertical and horizontal angles. Once you have got the angle, you can use distance measuring device to get distance between these points. Now finally, use these angles and distance to know the lengths of the … Read more