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Rate Watch

BRICKS

Rs. 1.25 to Rs. 1.50 per piece of mud bricks.

Rs. 2.25 to Rs. 2.50 per piece, if they are lightweight.

Hollow bricks made of cement powder cost less and are used by some builders.

TIMBER (Prices in per cubic ft.)

Indian Teak Rs.1,700 to Rs.2,300

Burma Teak Rs.1,800 to Rs.2,400

African Teak Rs.1,650 to Rs.2,100

Beeja Sal Rs.800 to Rs.950

Neem Rs.300 to Rs.450

STEEL

From Rs. 28,000 per tonne to Rs. 31,000 per tonne

CEMENT

Varies from Rs. 210 to Rs. 230 per bag depending on the brand.

SAND

Local sand - Body level - Rs.3,000 (5 to 6 tonnes)

Local sand - Full load - Rs. 5,000 (13 to 14 tonnes).

STD load - Rs. 9,000 (20 to 21 tonnes)

On an average per tonne is sold at Rs.600 to Rs.700 depending on the quality.

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