Protecting New Brickwork

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- a comprehension activity based on a set of instructions about protecting new brickwork
Bob Read
Quiz by Bob Read, updated more than 1 year ago
Bob Read
Created by Bob Read over 7 years ago
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Question 1

Question
When rain and snow accumulate on brickwork, they can saturate the wall and create ideal conditions for [blank_start]efflorescence[blank_end].
Answer
  • efflorescence
  • inflorescence
  • exflorescence

Question 2

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Allowing brickwork to get wet can lead to the [blank_start]leaching[blank_end] of lime from the mortar joints.
Answer
  • leaching
  • leaking
  • loss

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

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In frosty months what should you use to protect the brickwork?
Answer
  • A sheet of hessian
  • A roll of carpet

Question 6

Question
It is a good idea to turn back the scaffold board near the wall to stop splashing up and leaving a [blank_start]tide mark.[blank_end]
Answer
  • tide mark.
  • tile mark.
  • tied mark.
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