Lesson Summary – click mouse to work through the slides point by point Name as many different types of pier as you can used in

residential building. Brick, Timber stumps, pre-cast concrete, steel posts, uni-pier What is the maximum height for 230 x 230 brick piers? 1.000m What do we call the continuous brick wall below floor level? Dwarf wall What are the two different types of brick piers used in sub-

floor construction, one attached to dwarf wall, one not? Engaged piers, Isolated piers Name the three common types of construction (eg. Brick

veneer) Brick Veneer, Timber Framed, Cavity Brick (review sketches

from textbook) also on next 3 slides

What type of construction is shown here? Timber framed

construction Can you name the

components?

What type of construction is shown here? Brick Veneer

construction What’s different in

these components? They have used

platform flooring.

What type of constructiopn is shown here? Cavity Brickwork Do you remember what

is shown in the circle that bridges the cavity?

Threshold

Ventilation Name some different types of vents used in sub-floor

brickwork Standard terracotta, terracotta louvered, concrete with wire,

open brick What is the purpose of sub-floor space? Elevation of the building for a sloping site to avoid cut & fill,

Sufficient space for air circulation and removal of trapped moisture, easy access for future inspections.

Tools used in Flooring – click mouse and tool will appear, click again for answer / name of tool

Claw Hammer

Nail Punches

Flooring secret nailer

Hand operated flooring clamp

Flooring Clamp

Floor Sander

Floor Sander (edger)

Finish Nailer (fix out)

Calculations Sub Floor Brickwork, review you exercises and text book

from page36 Bearer Quantities, review your exercises and textbook

from page 39. Also look at bearer & joist calc’s in revision tools on ground floor page near toolbox.