FBC: Building Finishes

'Finishes that are mixed on-site, laid in a fluid

state that allowed to dry, and set to form a hard

jointless surface'

What is the classification of floor finishes stated above?

• Precast flooring

• In-situ floor finishes

• Applied floor finishes

• Timber floor finishes

'Sheets, boards, strips, and blocks of timber laid

on or attached to a suitable structural frame or base'

What is the classification of floor finishes stated above?

• In-situ floor finishes

• Applied floor finishes

• PVC floor finishes

• Timber floor finishes

'Finishes that are supplied in tile or sheet form

and are laid onto a suitably prepared base'

The above statement is about...

• Timber floor finishes

• Types of base

• Degree of comfort required

• Applied floor finishes

Timber is a trendy floor finish because of its natural

appearance, resilience, and warmth. Timber finishes can be found in various forms stated below, except.

• block

• board

• sheet

• roll

• strip

Below are the correct statements about

TIMBER STRIPS FINISHES, except.

• Fixed by secret nailing to the timber fillets build

  into a concrete floor or by applying adhesive

• Timber strip can be supplied in softwood or

  hardwood, and is considered to be a superior floor

  finish

• Joined together by tongued and grooved joints

  along their edges

• Narrow boards with less than 100mm wide

  to reduce the amount of shrinkage and consequent

  opening of the joints

• Install with herringbone pattern

The picture is about TIMBER STRIP.

Choose the correct answer for a, b, and c

• a. Timber strip finishes

  b. Styrofoam

  c. Proctor Profoil

• a. Timber block finishes

  b. Proctor Profoil

  c. Styrofoam

• a. Timber strip finishes

  b. Proctor Profoil

  c. Styrofoam

The picture shows a typical timber strip section.

Please choose the correct dimension for it.

• 95 x 20 mm

• 90 x 20 mm

• 80 x 50 mm

• 80 x 20 mm

Below are the advantages of GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD for ceiling finishes;

except.

• It provides better fire protection than plaster

• It provides a cheaper finish

• It has a good sound insulator

• It can more speedily be fixed and plastered

What is the thickness of two coats of gypsum plastering finishes?

• 10mm

• 7mm

• 12mm

• 5mm

Below are the reasons for installing a suspended ceiling in a

building designs; except.

• Create a lower ceiling height for a particular

  room or space

• Create a void space suitable for building services,

  such as plumbing, electrical wiring,

  and lighting fittings

• Provide a finish to conceal structural elements, such as

  beams and columns

• Allow for insulation to be placed over

  floor above