Principles of Construction - 4

When constructing a laminate floor, a gap is left at the edge of the room to:

• allow for expansion

• help moisture escape

• provide an acoustic barrier

• reduce the material requirements

which type of wallpaper is most commonly applied horizontally?

• vinyl

• lining

• non-woven

• PVC

What is the purpose of pigment in paint?

• aid drying

• ease flow

• thin down

• add colour

which of the following types of partition would be best for a load bearing wall?

• metal stud work

• timber stud work

• blockwork

• laths

to comply with health & safety, what must glass in a glazed partition be?

• translucent

• appropriately marked

• cleaned regularly

• coloured

minerals wool is used for insulation because it has good ......... properties

• thermal

• fire resistance

• strength

• water repellant

if a material is classed as durable, what does this mean?

• it lasts for a long time

• it is good at retaining heat

• it has good acoustic properties

• it repels water

What is the name given to timber or metal framework, used for internal walls?

• solid

• cavity

• stud work

• loadbearing

Resilient quilt is sometimes used in walls to:

• fill the void

• support the panels

• provide thermal insulation

• protect from water damage

a traditional roof construction with a pitch of less than 10 degrees would be termed as a:

• firring

• mono

• lean-to

• flat