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Traditional Construction Materials

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which Decade was Portland cement first used in mortar?

a)

1910's

b)

1920's

c)

1930's

d)

1940's

2.

What type of 'Blue' brick was commonly used as a decorative feature during the 1800's?

a)

Salford Blue

b)

St Helens Blue

c)

Swedish Blue

d)

Staffordshire Blue

3.

Other than brick, what other masonry material was commonly used during the 1800's?

a)

Stone

b)

Asbestos

c)

Shingle

d)

Pine Timber

4.

Which one of the below is NOT a type of stone?

a)

Limestone

b)

Adamantuim

c)

Granite

d)

Slate

5.

During the 1800's, from which region did the UK import softwood timber from?

a)

Baltic

b)

Australasia

c)

South Asia

d)

Scandinavia

6.

Which of the below is NOT a hardwood?

a)

Oak

b)

Elm

c)

Pine

d)

Chestnut

7.

What type of roof covering uses hay as the main material?

a)

Gable

b)

Thatch

c)

Lean to

d)

Mansard

8.

What dangerous material was used to insulate buildings in the 1800's?

a)

Silica

b)

Fibreglass

c)

Newspaper

d)

Asbestos

9.

What natural stone can be used as a roof covering? Commonly used during the 1800's.

a)

Wood shingles

b)

Tin

c)

Slate

d)

Bitumen

10.

Which animal product was used in lime mortar render to improve thermal qualities and strengthen during the 1800's?

a)

Sheep wool

b)

Badger fur

c)

Squirrel tale

d)

Horse hair