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Bill of Materials

ItemQuantitySpecificationsCost Range
Structural Poles
Main arch poles18 pcs8-10cm dia, ~11.6m length, green (16 + 2 spares)€0-50
Horizontal ring poles~20 pcs5-7cm dia, 2-4m length, green€0-30
Wattle infill poles~200 pcs3-5cm dia, 1-1.5m length, green — harvest day of weaving€0-30
Door & window frames6 pcs10cm dia, 2m length, treated€0-20
Wind porch corner posts4 pcs10cm dia, 2.2m length, treated chestnut/pine€0-15
Porch ridge poles & rafters7 pcs6-8cm dia, 1.2-2m length (2 ridge, 4 rafters, 1 lintel)€0-10
Window box frame members12 pcs5cm × 5cm × 20cm, treated (4 per window × 3 windows)€0-10
Foundation
Gabion mesh30 linear m3mm wire, 10x10cm openings (includes porch U-extension)€90-150
Stone fill4-5m³Local granite or schist, 10-20cm€0-250
Geotextile fabric~30 linear mNon-woven 150–200 g/m², 160cm wide€40-70
Perforated drain pipe~20m100mm HDPE corrugated€25-40
Drain fittings + outlet pipe1 set100mm elbow/tee, 3m solid pipe, mesh cap€15-25
Washed gravel (drainage)~0.5m³20mm washed€20-35
Shell
Clay soil~3m³High clay content€0-75
Straw~15 balesStandard rectangular€45-75
Burlap fabric~70m²Natural hessian€70-140
EPDM membrane~75m²1.5mm, pond-grade (includes porch roof, sidewalls, window sill flashing)€450-750
EPDM primer + tape1 kitSeam kit for ~50 linear m of seams€80-120
Exterior Finish
Stone (skirt)2-3m³Local granite or schist, 10-25cm pieces€0-200
Hydraulic lime (exterior)75kgNHL 3.5 or NHL 5, for render€30-45
Sharp sand (exterior)~1m³Washed, angular, for render€20-30
Wire mesh (render key)~50m²25mm galvanized chicken wire€40-70
EPDM lap sealant1 tubeFor base flashing and apex collar only€10-15
Climbing plants6-8 pcsGrape vine, fig, Virginia creeper€30-60
Interior
Hydraulic lime150kgNHL 3.5 or NHL 5€60-90
Sharp sand~3m³Washed, angular€60-90
Lime putty25kgFor finish coat & limewash€20-30
Treatment & Hardware
Borax + boric acid15kg totalTechnical grade€20-35
Linseed oil10LRaw, cold-pressed€50-80
Galvanized wire100m3mm diameter€50
Galvanized staples500 pcs30mm€15
Polycarbonate sheet~1m²6mm clear, for windows€25-40
Budget LevelTotal CostNotes
Minimal€1,600-2,850Harvest all poles, on-site stone and clay, maximum self-sourcing
Realistic€3,300-5,150Some purchased materials, tools already owned
Comfortable€5,600-7,650All purchased materials, quality EPDM, good lime, exterior finish