Ground Floors (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is the minimum thickness required for hardcore in a solid ground floor?
What is the minimum thickness required for hardcore in a solid ground floor?
150mm
Which layer is placed directly on top of hardcore to protect the radon barrier from sharp stones?
Which layer is placed directly on top of hardcore to protect the radon barrier from sharp stones?
Blinding
What allows water to rise from soil through building materials in narrow spaces?
What allows water to rise from soil through building materials in narrow spaces?
Capillary action
What is the gauge thickness of polythene used for radon barriers and DPM in solid floors?
What is the gauge thickness of polythene used for radon barriers and DPM in solid floors?
m
What is the minimum thickness of rigid insulation required in solid concrete ground floors?
What is the minimum thickness of rigid insulation required in solid concrete ground floors?
100mm
What are the dimensions of joists used in suspended timber ground floors?
What are the dimensions of joists used in suspended timber ground floors?
200 x 50mm
At what spacing centres are joists positioned in suspended timber floors?
At what spacing centres are joists positioned in suspended timber floors?
400mm centres
What is the minimum height requirement for dwarf walls in suspended timber floors?
What is the minimum height requirement for dwarf walls in suspended timber floors?
150mm
Which finish is most appropriate for kitchen ground floors due to heavy use?
Which finish is most appropriate for kitchen ground floors due to heavy use?
Tiles
What advantage do precast concrete suspended floors have over timber floors?
What advantage do precast concrete suspended floors have over timber floors?
Will not decay over time