So
I went to a Home Depot to begin pricing materials for my project. I wandered
around the store for a while. I somehow wound up at the pro desk which was a
blessing. The lady that helped me works with contractors to help them find the
materials they need to build houses. She was extremely helpful in finding me the
materials I needed and giving me several options for each material. I was able
to price most of the materials I will need. She even suggested materials that I
had not thought about or that would be useful. I put a list together. The one I
am publishing is much less extensive than the one I made, but it is a good
outline:
Base:
Mason Mix (Quikrete- Type S) 80lb
bag, Rapid set cement all, Builders
Edge Painted Head Metal Screws 12-Packeach,
Rebar 1/2”x1’, Regular Block 8”x8”x 16”, Brick 8’x4’x16”, ½”
x 4’ x 8’ Rtd Sheathing Pressure-Treated Plywood
Posts:
Round
fence post 6” (diameter) x 12’ (Posts not from Home Depot), Rust-Oleum
Stops Rust 12 oz. Textured Spray Paint
Arches:
½”
x 4’ x 8’ Rtd Sheathing Pressure-Treated Plywood, 2
x 4 x 12 Prime Pressure-Treated Lumber, 2”
Flat Wood Screw 50 Pieces, ¾” Flat Wood
Screw 100 Pieces, Rust-Oleum
(Krylon?)Stops Rust 12 oz. Textured Spray Paint, Styrofoam
Capitals:
Styrofoam,
Hardware
cloth ¼” mesh, 4’x5’, Rust-Oleum Stops
Rust 12 oz. Textured Spray Paint
Plants:
Roses,
Grapes,
Pots, Soil
After putting together this list I am
confident that the amount to ask from facilities will be pretty conservative and
acceptable. A few quick things to note about Home Depot that I found out: they
deliver for a low flat rate (depending on the store), the store I went to only
does straight cuts on boards, and this particular store will allow me to return
any extra brick. So if anyone out there is thinking of a building project these
might be some important pieces of information to find out about your
construction material supplier.
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