5.1 Name ONE type of plaster finish that can be applied to brick walls - NSC Civil Technology Construction - Question 5 - 2019 - Paper 1
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5.1 Name ONE type of plaster finish that can be applied to brick walls.
5.2 State the first step before plastering an internal wall two weeks after it has been buil... show full transcript
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Step 1
Name ONE type of plaster finish that can be applied to brick walls.
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One type of plaster finish that can be applied to brick walls is a smooth plaster finish.
Step 2
State the first step before plastering an internal wall two weeks after it has been built.
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The first step before plastering an internal wall two weeks after it has been built is to wet the wall thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion of the plaster.
Step 3
State ONE property of good plaster.
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One property of good plaster is its workability, which refers to how easily it can be manipulated and applied to surfaces.
Step 4
State the average thickness of screed.
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The average thickness of screed is typically between 15 mm to 40 mm.
Step 5
Name A to D.
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A. Brick/Pavers/Cement paver
B. Bedding/Sand/Bedding sand/Screed
C. Base (mass concrete)
D. Damp proof membrane/DPM/Plastic sheeting/Damp proof course/DPC.
Step 6
Give ONE reason why construction failure can occur in paved areas.
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One reason construction failure can occur in paved areas is due to poor ground preparation, which can lead to inadequate support for the structure.
Step 7
Use ANSWER SHEET 5.6 and draw ONE brick course of the cavity wall with a wall tie.
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On the provided sheet, draw the top view of the cavity wall ensuring to include a dead end and incorporate wall ties accurately.
Step 8
Use ANSWER SHEET 5.7 and draw to scale 1 : 5 a horizontal sectional view through a face brick wall.
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On ANSWER SHEET 5.7, draw a horizontal sectional view at a 1:5 scale showing how the timber window frame integrates into the face brick wall, including all specified details.
