International Building Materials and components Describe (by words and pictures) the materials and components used for the building shown in the picture. Also describe the materials used at the surrounding areas. 1

International Building Materials and components Solution 2

International Building Materials and components Foundation Construction: Direct foundation Strip foundation Build up: Screed, reinforced concrete or blocks, light clinker blocks and plaster. Materials: Concrete Steel bars Light clinker(aerated concrete) Filter material around drain 3

International Building Materials and components Floor Construction: Ground floor slab Floor finishes Materials: Capillary breaking layer – light clinker nuts or gravel Insulation – pressure resistant insulation/polystyrene Concrete slab – reinforced/steel mesh Radon barrier/ bitumen material 4

International Building Materials and components Floor finishes Construction: Wooden Floor finishes – wedges, floor joists and finish boards Clinker floor finished – screed and floor tiles Materials: Living room and bedrooms: Wooden floors made from oak or beech Kitchen and bathroom: Ceramic tiles size 30 cm x 30 cm 5

International Building Materials and components External Wall Construction: Cavity wall: Inner leaf – bricks Insulation Outer leaf – bricks Connected by wall ties Materials: Clay brick 228 x 108 x 54 mm Insulation: Mineral wool – batts Steel wall ties 4 mm Mortar between bricks Bitumen felt above foundation and above window and doors 6

International Building Materials and components Window and doors Construction: Prefabricated door and windows Double layer glass Insulation in doors Materials: Side hung plastic windows. Size 1200 x 1600 mm Internal doors: Wood 900 x 2100 mm External doors: Panel doors wood or plastic 1100 x 2100 mm 7

International Building Materials and components Skylight Window Construction: Prefabricated skylight window Double layer glass Placed in roof construction Materials: Plastic windows Top hung windows 8

International Building Materials and components Roof Construction: Roof build up by trusses, roof underlay, battens and roof covering. Insulation is placed between the foot of the trusses. Ceiling is placed below insulation. Materials: Trusses made out of wood Insulation batts min. 300 mm Wooden battens Underlay made of bitumen felt Roof tiles 9

International Building Materials and components Outdoor areas Construction: Terrace around the house Gras, flowers and trees placed in the yard Materials: Concrete tiles in terrace: 500 x 500 mm 10