Protecting New Brickwork

Question 1 of 6

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When rain and snow accumulate on brickwork, they can saturate the wall and create ideal conditions for ❌.

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efflorescence

inflorescence

exflorescence

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

1

Allowing brickwork to get wet can lead to the ❌ of lime from the mortar joints.

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leaching

leaking

loss

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

1

How can frost damage new brickwork if it is allowed to get wet?

Select one of the following:

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.

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

1

If you cover new brickwork with polythene sheeting, why do you need to leave a gap?

Select one of the following:

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.

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

1

In frosty months what should you use to protect the brickwork?

Select one of the following:

A sheet of hessian
A roll of carpet

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

1

It is a good idea to turn back the scaffold board near the wall to stop splashing up and leaving a ❌

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tide mark.

tile mark.

tied mark.

	Created by Bob Read over 7 years ago

- a comprehension activity based on a set of instructions about protecting new brickwork

Protecting New Brickwork

Question 1 of 6

When rain and snow accumulate on brickwork, they can saturate the wall and create ideal conditions for ❌.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

Allowing brickwork to get wet can lead to the ❌ of lime from the mortar joints.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

How can frost damage new brickwork if it is allowed to get wet?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

If you cover new brickwork with polythene sheeting, why do you need to leave a gap?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

In frosty months what should you use to protect the brickwork?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

It is a good idea to turn back the scaffold board near the wall to stop splashing up and leaving a ❌

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation