Building Repairs pt 2

What is dot and dab used to fix:

• Floor boards ?

• Plaster boards ?

• Skirting boards ?

• Window boards ?

Where should a Damp Proof Membrane be used:

• Between the joists ?

• Between the rafters ?

• Over a concrete floor ?

• Under a concrete floor ?

Which one of the following defects is caused by continuous moisture and frost on porous bricks:

• Cracking ?

• Spalling ?

• Shrinkage ?

• Discolouration ?

Brick walls require damping down before plaster patching in order to prevent:

• efflorescence ?

• shrinkage ?

• blistering ?

• expansion ?

Which one of the following services is most commonly located by the equipment shown in the image:

• Gas ?

• Water ?

• Sewage ?

• Electricity ?

What is the safest way to remove waste from scaffolding:

• Chute into a skip ?

• Bucket on a rope ?

• Carry down a ladder ?

• Wheelbarrow and ramp ?

If there are 16 roof tiles per m2, how many tiles are required to cover the roof section shown in the image below:

• 230 ?

• 240 ?

• 250 ?

• 260 ?

How much mortar is required to build the wall shown in the image? Assume 10 blocks per m2 and 3 kg of mortar lays 1 block:

• 3 kg ?

• 30 kg ?

• 300 kg ?

• 3000 kg ?

What safety checks should be carried out before using a step ladder:

• Look for defects ?

• Count the rungs ?

• Ensure it is made from timber ?

• Ensure it is made from aluminium ?

When should scaffolds be inspected on site:

• Before use ?

• Once a day ?

• Once a month ?

• Every two weeks ?