A2/ A3- Construction Plastics

Question 1

What are the 3 types of construction plastics:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 1

1. Polythene.
2. PVC.
3. uPVC.

Question 2

What are 2 advantages of polythene?
1.
2.

Answer 2

1. Waterproof.
2. Can be manufactured into varying thicknesses.

Question 3

What is polythene used for?

Answer 3

Damp-proof membranes.

Question 4

What is a damp-proof membrane?

Answer 4

A barrier that prevents moisture from seeping into a floor.

Question 5

PVC is ___________.

uPVC is _____________ and ________.

Answer 5

flexible

durable
rigid.

Question 6

What can PVC be used for?

Answer 6

Inflatables.

Question 7

What is uPVC mainly used for?

Answer 7

Door and window frames.