Stone (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What are the two primary roles of stone in Irish construction?
What are the two primary roles of stone in Irish construction?
Structural walls & decorative finishes
How can stone from demolished buildings be reused?
How can stone from demolished buildings be reused?
Crushed and graded for reuse
Which property makes granite challenging to work with in construction?
Which property makes granite challenging to work with in construction?
Its hardness causes significant tool wear
Where are granite deposits found in Ireland?
Where are granite deposits found in Ireland?
Dublin/Wicklow, Galway, Mourne Mountains
Where are Ireland's most famous limestone deposits located?
Where are Ireland's most famous limestone deposits located?
Burren region of County Clare
Why is sandstone particularly suitable for fireplace construction?
Why is sandstone particularly suitable for fireplace construction?
It offers thermal resistance properties
Why is marble more commonly used indoors than outdoors in Ireland?
Why is marble more commonly used indoors than outdoors in Ireland?
It has poor weather resistance
How should slate thickness vary when installing a slate roof?
How should slate thickness vary when installing a slate roof?
Thicker at eaves, thinner higher up
What is coursing in stone construction?
What is coursing in stone construction?
Deliberate arrangement in horizontal layers
Which coursing style creates the most formal appearance?
Which coursing style creates the most formal appearance?
Square rubble coursed