Constructing a Shed
CLA SHSM Construction- MCF3M-Gr. 11 Univ./College Math
Your Task
You are hired to construct a shed for your school. Using the diagrams given below and by watching some videos
- calculate necessary areas
- determine the amount of material required
- prepare a written estimate
- research a career and make a flyer
Refer to the following three diagrams.
Answer the following questions. Round off your answers to one decimal place where applicable.
1. To calculate the total roof area.
a) In diagram 3, if BD = AD, calculate the length BC. You may watch this video to help you answer this question. [2 marks]
2. To calculate the total wall area.
a) Find CD and calculate the total shed height taking help of the video link provided here.
b) Calculate the area of the door and the window. The dimensions for the window are listed in diagram 1 and dimensions for the door are listed in diagram 2.[2 marks]
c) Now calculate the total area of all walls. Assume that there is just one door and one window in the shed. Make sure to subtract the area of a window and area of the door.[4 marks]
3. To determine material needed to complete the job.
b) Use the total roof area to determine the number of bundles of shingles required to shingle the roof. Each bundle of shingles covers approximately 2.8 square meters. Add an extra 10% to account for waste and overlap. [ 4 marks]
4. Prepare a written estimate for the job.
Given: You will use pre-made trusses to build the roof and they are shown in the top half of Diagram 2. The total cost of the 2 trusses (front & back), along with the framing studes, is approximately $1100 delivered, plus HST. The screws and nails needed for the job will cost $50, plus HST.
a) Determine the cost of the plywood needed to build walls and roof of the shed. Online, you may want to find the cost of a plywood sheet that is 4 foot by 8 foot; choose the appropriate thickness of the plywood sheet for the job. The plywood sheet of 4 foot by 8 foot is approximately the same size and cost, as a 1.2 m by 2.4 m sheet of plywood. [ 2 marks]
b) Determine the cost of the shingles needed. [2 marks]
c) To estimate the labour costs: [3 marks]
There is a concrete slab base that has been poured for the floor of the shed so you don't need to include that expense in your estimate.
Do some research and include the following in your estimate:
- your hourly rate that you will charge: ___________
- number of hours to complete the job: ____________
- total labour charges:
d) Determine the total estimated cost of the shed including labour and materials. Your supplier has the window you need on sale for $110, and the door is $200. Remember that materials and labour have HST costs. [6 marks]
5. Make a flyer
- Job description
- Education/Experience required
- Working conditions
- Typical salary upon graduation
- # of working hours/week
- Perks of choosing this career
- Mathematical knowledge required