Unit 3 - Building materials

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cement

Cement is used to bind bricks and stones together

concrete

The foundation of the building is made of reinforced concrete

mortar

The mason applied mortar between the bricks

brick

The workers built a wall using red bricks

stone

Natural stone is often used for decorative facades

sand

Sand is mixed with cement to make mortar

gravel

Gravel is used as a base layer for roads and foundations

timber

Timber is a common material for house construction

plywood

The carpenter used plywood for the cabinets

drywall

Drywall is used for interior walls and ceilings

plaster

The walls were covered with plaster before painting

reinforcement bars (rebar)

Reinforcement bars is added to concrete for extra strength

insulation

Good insulation keeps the building warm in winter

glass

The office has large glass windows

steel

The steel structure supports the entire building

aluminum

Aluminum is often used for window frames

copper

Copper pipes are commonly used in plumbing systems

PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

PVC pipes are lightweight and resistant to corrosion

asphalt

The road was resurfaced with fresh asphalt

bitumen

Bitumen is used for waterproofing and road construction

paint

The walls were painted with waterproof paint

varnish

The wooden floor was covered with a protective varnish

adhesive

A strong adhesive was used to attach the tiles

foam board

Foam board is used for thermal insulation

ceramic tiles

The bathroom floor was covered with ceramic tiles

porcelain tiles

Porcelain tiles are more durable than ceramic ones

marble

The hotel lobby floor is made of white marble

granite

The kitchen countertop is made of granite

slate

Slate is often used for roofing because it is waterproof

gypsum

Gypsum is a key component of drywall

fiberglass

Fiberglass is commonly used for insulation

rubber

Rubber flooring is used in gyms and playgrounds

carbon fiber

Carbon fiber is strong and lightweight

laminate

The living room floor is covered with laminate

veneer

Veneer is a thin layer of wood used for decoration

mdf (medium density fiberboard)

MDF is often used for furniture

osb (oriented strand board)

OSB is used for wall sheathing and flooring

roofing felt

Roofing felt provides waterproof protection for roofs

waterproof membrane

A waterproof membrane was installed to prevent leaks

concrete block

Concrete blocks are used for strong and durable walls

plasterboard

Plasterboard is easy to install and finish

wire mesh

Wire mesh is used to reinforce concrete

expanded polystyrene

Expanded polystyrene is used for lightweight insulation

clay

Traditional houses were built using clay bricks

cork

Cork is used as a soundproofing material

bamboo

Bamboo is an eco-friendly building material

composite material

Composite materials combine strength and flexibility