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brick waste factor calculation

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

For a residential home build exterior veneer, what percentage of brick should be calculated in as waste factor?

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millworkman
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
15% has been the standard for most building materials in my 40 years in construction supply. Why do you ask?
belldandygirl
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you for your reply!

I'm wondering bc my builder is trying to tell me 25% is standard, which seemed over what I thought was the norm.
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millworkman
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Maybe his history has been these bricks need to be selected out more. I just said it has been the accepted standard I am sure many use a higher percentage and many probably use less. There is no rule. However you do not want to run out and nit get the same lot or run and risk a different color or pattern. I personally would listen the voice of experience in the room.

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