Q.Describe the concrete flooring commonly used for construction of ground flooring. A. Concrete floors Concrete floors give us the most options in terms of floor finish because so many different Read More …
Category: 1.6 Building Tech I
Types of Floors – General
Q. Briefly explain the types of flooring in our homes. A. The type of floors specified in building plans will determine the materials required as well as which sub-contractors or Read More …
Wooden Floors
Q.Provide a simple 3 dimension diagram of a wooden flooring. Indicate the necessary elements. A. DPC = Damp Proof Course Types of timber floor finishings Ordinary tongue-and-groove floorboards may be laid Read More …
Timber Upper Floor
Q.Using diagram, explain Timber Upper Floor. A. Ref: Diagram from Dreamhouse at http://www.dreamhouse-group.eu/file/GK_009_Wooden_flooring_onto_concrete_slab_1.PDF Timber upper floors These details assume that timber joists have been sized according to span and loads they Read More …
Wall Finishes
Q.What are the available wall finishes for climate of our country? A.There are many ways wall can have finishings. From the material use, wall finishes can be classified as below. Read More …
Mortar Joints & Finishes
Q. Explain five (5) types of mortar joints and finishes. A. [Finishes – means “complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance.” Joints Read More …
Portland Cement 2
Q.b) State four (4) types of Portland a Cement and explain the main properties of each type of these cement. (18 marks)(Part b) of, 2011 Q5)A.b)Portland cement comes in a Read More …
Concrete
Q. What is concrete, and why it is so special about concrete? A. In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates. The paste, composed of portland cement and Read More …
Types of doors
This is a gallery of the different door construction design and the materials involved. Door Types and Styles: Interior Doors Because wood has a tendency to warp and to Read More …
Flush Door
Q. What is a “flush door”? Why cannot it be used as external door outside? A. Flush doors are simple interior and exterior doors that feature plain facings on both Read More …
Suspended Timber Grd Flr Detailed
Suspended Timber Ground Floor
Q. Explain, with diagram what is ‘Suspended Timber Ground Floor’. A. The diagram below illustrate the Suspended Timber Ground Floor. Copyright of: http://constructionstudiesq1.weebly.com/suspended-timber-floor.html Detailed plan is available here. Read More …
Stages of Construction Project – Construction Stage
Q. For the client, the construction stage is often the most daunting as your home is being altered and considerable expenditure is involved. What do you expect during this stage? Read More …
Stages of Construction Project – Tendering Stage
Q.In the Tendering Stage, what are the procedures? A. TENDERING FOR A CONTRACTOR The architect will prepare Forms of Tender for main and specialist contractors. It is advisable to have Read More …
Stages of Construction Project – Designing Stage
Q. What is required in the designing stage? A. Usually there are two parts in the designing stage. One a rough design and later on a detailed design. INITIAL DESIGN Read More …
Stages of Construction Project – Briefing Stage
Q. There are 4 general development stages of a construction project. What do you understand by the ‘briefing stage’? A. Client Brief to Initial Design (Briefing Stage) THE BRIEF: IDENTIFYING Read More …