Standard Wastage Percentages for Common Construction Materials – Part – 01
In construction projects, before ordering any kind of materials or Estimating quantities of any materials must be know about that wastage (%) Percentage, By knowing these wastage rates, we can make more accurate estimates and ensure that the right amount of material is available when needed, it will help us to complete the project on-time.
Every materials have an different wastage based on their usage, handling, and application methods, Proper planning & handling can help us to minimize the wastages it will help us to complete the project with in the project & timeline.
Standard Wastage Percentages for Common Construction Materials - PART-01
| S.NO | Material | Usage | Wastage % |
| 1 | Cement | Concrete & plaster work | 2-5% |
| 2 | Sand | Concrete & mortar work | 5-10% |
| 3 | Aggregate | Concrete mixes | 5-10% |
| 4 | Concrete | Structural work and slabs | 2-5% |
| 5 | Reinforcement Steel | Reinforcing concrete structures | 2-3% |
| 6 | Mortar | Plastering and masonry work | 5-10% |
| 7 | Block | Masonry work for building walls | 2-5% |
| 8 | Brick | Masonry work for walls | 2-5% |
| 9 | Tiles | Flooring and wall cladding | 5-10% |
| 10 | Marble | Flooring and countertops | 5-10% |
| 11 | Stone | Paving, cladding, and landscaping | 10-15% |
| 12 | Paint | Coating and finishing surfaces | 2-5% |
| 13 | Stucco / Wall Putty | Surface finishing and smoothing | 5-8% |
| 14 | Gypsum Board | Partitions and ceilings | 5-10% |
| 15 | Gypsum Corniche | Decorative ceilings | 5-10% |
| 16 | Drywall | Interior walls and ceilings | 5-10% |
| 17 | PVC Ceiling Panels | Decorative ceilings | 5-8% |
| 18 | Plywood | Furniture, flooring, and formwork | 5-10% |
| 19 | Steel | Structural support and framework | 2-3% |
| 20 | Wood (timber, hardwood, softwood) | Construction, flooring, and carpentry | 5-10% |