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Protecting New Brickwork
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- a comprehension activity based on a set of instructions about protecting new brickwork
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construction
brickwork
trowel occupations
construction
level 2 & 3
Quiz by
Bob Read
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Bob Read
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Question 1
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When rain and snow accumulate on brickwork, they can saturate the wall and create ideal conditions for [blank_start]efflorescence[blank_end].
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Answer
efflorescence
inflorescence
exflorescence
Question 2
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Allowing brickwork to get wet can lead to the [blank_start]leaching[blank_end] of lime from the mortar joints.
Answer
leaching
leaking
loss
Question 3
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How can frost damage new brickwork if it is allowed to get wet?
Answer
Water in the brickwork can freeze and crack the bricks.
Frost on the brickwork can cause efflorescence.
A heavy frost can cause the brickwork to lean to one side.
Question 4
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If you cover new brickwork with polythene sheeting, why do you need to leave a gap?
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Answer
To make sure the brickwork can breathe.
To allow you to see if the brickwork is drying out OK.
To allow a space for you to lay your tools.
Question 5
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In frosty months what should you use to protect the brickwork?
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Answer
A sheet of hessian
A roll of carpet
Question 6
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It is a good idea to turn back the scaffold board near the wall to stop splashing up and leaving a [blank_start]tide mark.[blank_end]
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Answer
tide mark.
tile mark.
tied mark.
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