Built and Isolated Piers Unit 204

What is the maximum distance apart built in piers allowed?

• 1.5m

• 2.5m

• 3m

• 3.5m

What is the main function of a garden wall pier?

• Decorative appearance

• Structural strength

• Damp barrier

• To hang gates from

What is an Isolated pier?

• Built in pier

• Floating pier

• Twisted pier

• Free standing pier

Identify another function an Isolated pier can be used apart from a garden wall?

• In a brick pizza oven

• Brick steps

• Supports for a car port

• Repointing brickwork

What type of foundation is used on Isolated piers?

• Raft

• Strip

• Pad

• Pile

What is the minimum seating allowed when building a pier on a pad foundation?

• 100mm

• 150mm

• 75mm

• 50mm

What is the minimum depth of a pad foundation?

• 100mm

• 150mm

• 200mm

• 300mm

What type of steel is used to reinforce rick piers?

• Galvanised

• Stainless

• Mild Steel

• Oxidised

What material is poured into the pier to strengthen?

• Mortar

• Self leveler

• Multi finish

• Concrete

At what stage does the gate hooks get installed in a pier?

• As the pier is being built

• Once the pier has been built

• Before the pier is built

• When the foundation gets poured