Unit 3 Materials and their working properties
Name: Class:
Task 1
Reinforce your knowledge of tree types. Complete the table below, indicating with a cross, whether the tree is deciduous or evergreen and the type of wood.
Deciduous
Evergreen
Softwood
Hardwood
Task 2
(a) Look at the selection of wooden items and state whether it would be made from hardwood or softwood. Try to suggest a specific variety?
(b) Explain the reason for your choice.
Task 3
(a) In the construction of a timber-framed house, select and justify three timber based materials used for the build
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(b) Below is an interior view
Suggest a suitable the following:
(i) Kitchen cabinet carcase / frames
(ii) Front door
(iii) Wardrobe doors
(iv) Dining table – Premium quality
(c) For each of your answers to (b) above, describe the properties that make these an appropriate choice.
(i)
(ii)
(iii) (iv)