Worksheets6035- Drainage Outcome 4 part 3
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
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
Which PVCu profile is used to give a period look to a property?
Half round
Deep flow
Square line
Ogee
What is one of the problems with plastic guttering when it warms up?
It can cause the system to creak.
It can cause the system to leak.
It can cause the system to rust.
It can cause the system to melt.
In extreme cases, what can warming up of plastic guttering cause?
Melting and dripping
Buckling and dislocation
Cracking and breaking
Fading and discoloration
What do manufacturers build into their fittings to accommodate expansion?
A 5mm expansion gap
A 10mm expansion gap
A 15mm expansion gap
A 20mm expansion gap
Up to where must the fitting be inserted in the guttering system?
Up to the thermal expansion marks
Up to the end of the gutter
Up to the middle of the gutter
Up to the rubber seal
Before the use of plastic, which material was commonly used for guttering, especially in the Victorian era?
Aluminum
Cast iron
Copper
Steel
What is one of the main maintenance requirements for cast iron guttering?
Regular cleaning
Regular painting
Regular replacement
Regular polishing
Which organizations still specify the use of cast iron for buildings in conservation areas or older buildings?
UNESCO
World Wildlife Fund
English Heritage and National Trust
Greenpeace
Which of the following cast iron profiles is described as "similar to the plastic guttering" and has a half-round shape?
Half round
Deep flow
Ogee
Square
Which cast iron profile is described as "similar to the plastic guttering" and has a deep flow shape?
Half round
Deep flow
Ogee
Square
Which cast iron profile can vary and reflect the area of installation?
Half round
Deep flow
Ogee
Square
What is one advantage of cast iron guttering?
It is lightweight
It is inexpensive to install
It is strong and durable
It requires no maintenance
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cast iron guttering?
It is lightweight
Installation is inexpensive
It requires regular maintenance
Jointing is easy
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of cast iron guttering?
Installation is expensive
It is heavy
It is strong and durable
Installation is time-consuming
What is a challenge associated with the installation of cast iron guttering?
It is quick to install
It is lightweight
Jointing is more difficult
It requires no maintenance
What is a modern alternative to cast iron guttering?
Cast steel
Cast aluminium
Cast copper
Cast zinc
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cast aluminium guttering?
It is strong and durable
It does not rust
Installation is expensive
It is lighter in weight than cast iron
What is used to bolt the layers of cast iron guttering together?
Stainless steel screws
Zinc-plated gutter bolts
Copper nails
Aluminum rivets
What is placed between the socket location and the plain end of the cast iron guttering?
Insulation material
Jointing material
Adhesive tape
Rubber seal
Where is the socket location found on the cast iron guttering?
In the middle
At one end
At both ends
On the side
Which of the following materials is used with bitumen paint and linseed oil putty for cast iron jointing?
Silicone sealant
Rubber grommet
Paint and putty
Epoxy resin
What type of sealant is described as a special quick-seal, low modulus sealant for cast iron jointing?
Epoxy resin
Silicone sealant
Paint and putty
Rubber grommet
How long can the continuous lengths of guttering be produced using extruded aluminium guttering?
Up to 10 metres
Up to 20 metres
Up to 30 metres
Up to 40 metres
What are the characteristics of the aluminium guttering produced by the extruding machine?
Heavy and seamless
Lightweight, seamless, and corrosion-resistant
Lightweight and prone to corrosion
Heavy and corrosion-resistant
Which of the following is NOT a type of adaptor mentioned for joining different rainwater systems?
Half-round PVCu to half-round cast iron
Half-round PVCu to ogee PVCu
Half-round PVCu to square-section PVCu
Half-round PVCu to round-section PVCu
What might be included when making joins between different rainwater systems?
Different materials and differing profiles
Same materials and same profiles
Only different materials
Only differing profiles
