Activity 2 – 24360 (v2) Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects

Student name:

Explain the following terms

Indigenous:

Exotic:

Imported:

Name the most commonly grown timber in New Zealand.

Name or list the following timbers or their uses.

The timber most commonly used by early Maori for carving.

An imported hardwood that is used for decking and outdoor furniture.

List five uses for Radiata Pine.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Identify the following abbreviations:

RS	D4S

Tan	RAD

KD	MG

Abbreviate the following as used for a timber order.

New Zealand Oregon, 75 x 50, Number 1 grade, dressed four sides, air dried, selected lengths, 2 lengths @ 5.4 metres, 5 lengths @ 4.8 metres.

Radiata pine, 150 x 50, rough sawn, treatment level H4, tongue and grooved, random lengths to 45 metres.