Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 May 13, 2013 3:35 pm Hi, I've recently got a quote to supply and install stackstone on 2 pillars at the entrance of my house. The quote is $550p/m2. Is this a reasonable price? It is good quality stackstone from Eco Outdoor. I've got cheap quotes of $100p/m2 for install only and I can purchase cheap stackstone online however I'm not sure of the quality. Re: Stackstone Cladding quote 3May 14, 2013 4:48 pm I'm following. Please post again if you reach a conclusion! http://www.housebythewater.wordpress.com From blank block to new home in Mandurah, Western Australia. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65564 Re: Stackstone Cladding quote 4May 15, 2013 10:17 am Stacked stone is fairly labour intensive, therefore relatively expensive. However as with any works you are looking to get done, get a few quotes. Re: Stackstone Cladding quote 5May 15, 2013 11:44 am okay so I've decided on the DIY option. I contacted the supplier of the stackstone which the quote of $550p/m2 was using and it was only $120p/m2. So he was wanting to charge $430 per m2 just for labour! I need to do around 8m2 so it would have been $4400 compared to DIY $960..big difference. After shopping around further I can source good quality natural stackstone (not fake stuff from China) from Victoria at $75p/m2, so it will come in at $600, plus glue etc. Looking at installation instructions and videos online it shouldn't be that hard to install the main thing is using the correct tile adhesive as there is a lot of weight in the stone. Re: Stackstone Cladding quote 6May 15, 2013 2:38 pm Thanks sco77k. Potentially we are looking at doing two large areas of double story height - installing at that height could get tricky, so I appreciate the work involved. I think I will get a few quotes for the cladding and installation. I look forward to seeing pics! http://www.housebythewater.wordpress.com From blank block to new home in Mandurah, Western Australia. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65564 Re: Stackstone Cladding quote 7Jun 10, 2013 8:38 am Awesome work - we are getting stacked stones DIY also and thankful to have found this topic Re: Stackstone Cladding quote 8Jun 19, 2013 1:17 pm okay so a quick update on how I did it: I have nearly finished and will post some photos soon of the end result.. Tools required: Tile cutter wet saw (I bought a cheap $100 one from bunnings but you can hire these) 10mm notched trowel Pointed trowel Spirit level, 1 large and 1 small Large bucket for mixing adhesive Electric adhesive/concrete mixer. Can be a mixing bit on a drill. I bought one on ebay. Tilers sponge Drop sheets The glue: Davco SE-7 20kg bag (This is a powder) Davelastic 5litre (this is liquid additive) These quantities make enough for roughly 8m2. To make the glue the Davelastic needs to mixed 50/50 with water and 6 litres of liquid per 20kg bag of powder. So it's 3ltr of Davelastic and 3ltrs of water. Place liquid in large bucket, then using your mixer slowly add the powder to the liquid. Mix until the consistency is like runny concrete. It should stick to your trowel but easily flick off. For the cladding: Use the pointed trowel to scoop up the glue and spread onto the notched trowel, doing one layer at a time place the glue onto the wall making sure you have created the 'notched' effect with the glue. Spread a little on the back of the stone cladding and push firmly onto the wall. Cut each piece where necessary and make sure you check your levels each new layer. I also bought corner pieces to make it easier around the edges. You should only go up to 1m on the first day and let it dry before going any higher. Oh and make sure you give them a wipe with the sponge and water to get off any excess glue getting on the stone. Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a… 17 12046 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 11117 Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters… 3 5643 |