Question 1

How do you measure a landscape plan for materials?

Accepted Answer

Set the scale, trace each bed and paved area in square metres, and measure edging and sleeper runs in lineal metres. Multiply areas by your depth for cubic metres of soil, mulch or base. MetreMate keeps zones on layers so every material is quoted cleanly.

Question 2

How many cubic metres of soil do I need from a plan?

Accepted Answer

Measure the bed area in square metres, then multiply by the depth (around 100mm for mulch, 200mm for garden beds, 300mm for raised beds). MetreMate gives you the areas straight off the plan so you convert to cubic metres and tonnes for pricing.

Question 3

How much turf do I need from a plan?

Accepted Answer

Trace the lawn area with the area tool for square metres and add around 5 percent for cutting and shaping. MetreMate totals the area so you order the right amount of turf without a scale ruler.

Question 4

How many tonnes of material do I need from a plan?

Accepted Answer

Work the cubic metres first, area in square metres multiplied by depth, then convert to tonnes using the material's bulk density. Road base sits around 1.6 to 2.1 tonnes per cubic metre and garden soil around 1.2 to 1.5. MetreMate gives you the area, and you apply the depth and density for the product.

Question 5

How do I measure paving from a landscape plan?

Accepted Answer

Trace the paved area in square metres with the area tool and measure the border or edge run in lineal metres for restraints. MetreMate totals the area so you convert to pavers by coverage, add cut wastage of around 5 to 10 percent, and quote bedding sand by depth underneath.

Question 6

How do I estimate retaining sleepers from a plan?

Accepted Answer

Measure the wall run in lineal metres and read the height off the plan to work the number of sleeper courses. MetreMate gives you the run, then you divide by the sleeper length for each course and count posts at your spacing, so the timber or concrete sleeper order matches the wall.

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