6035- Drainage Outcome 4 part 3

What is the most common material that standard domestic guttering and downpipes are made from?

• PVCu

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Steel

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of PVCu guttering?

• It is affected by some wood preservatives and paints

• It has a low coefficient of expansion

• It can buckle or dislocate due to high expansion

• It goes brittle in cold weather

What does PVCu stand for?

• Polyvinyl chloride

• Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride

• Plasticised polyvinyl chloride

• Polyvinyl carbonate

What is the coefficient of expansion for PVCu?

• 0.00018

• 0.0018

• 0.018

• 0.18

Which of the following is an advantage of PVCu guttering?

• Difficult to install

• Heavyweight to handle

• Minimal maintenance

• Expensive

What is one of the benefits of PVCu guttering in terms of handling?

• Heavyweight to handle

• Lightweight to handle

• Requires special tools

• Difficult to handle

PVCu guttering is known for being:

• Economical

• Expensive

• Difficult to install

• Heavyweight

Which PVCu profile is a standard shape for domestic properties?

• Deep flow

• Square line

• Half round

• Ogee

Which PVCu profile is used for steep-angled roofs or high intensity rainfall areas?

• Half round

• Deep flow

• Square line

• Ogee

Which PVCu profile is used in conjunction with squared downpipe?

• Half round

• Deep flow

• Square line

• Ogee