WorksheetsTraditional Construction Materials
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
In which Decade was Portland cement first used in mortar?
1910's
1920's
1930's
1940's
What type of 'Blue' brick was commonly used as a decorative feature during the 1800's?
Salford Blue
St Helens Blue
Swedish Blue
Staffordshire Blue
Other than brick, what other masonry material was commonly used during the 1800's?
Stone
Asbestos
Shingle
Pine Timber
Which one of the below is NOT a type of stone?
Limestone
Adamantuim
Granite
Slate
During the 1800's, from which region did the UK import softwood timber from?
Baltic
Australasia
South Asia
Scandinavia
Which of the below is NOT a hardwood?
Oak
Elm
Pine
Chestnut
What type of roof covering uses hay as the main material?
Gable
Thatch
Lean to
Mansard
What dangerous material was used to insulate buildings in the 1800's?
Silica
Fibreglass
Newspaper
Asbestos
What natural stone can be used as a roof covering? Commonly used during the 1800's.
Wood shingles
Tin
Slate
Bitumen
Which animal product was used in lime mortar render to improve thermal qualities and strengthen during the 1800's?
Sheep wool
Badger fur
Squirrel tale
Horse hair
