Activity 5 – 24360 (v2) Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects

Student name:

Identify the following points relating to the Common House Borer

Length of life cycle:

Time of flight season:

Size of exit hole:

Size of adult beetle:

Example of timber attacked:

Control and eradication:

What are 3 important practices that should be followed when stacking timber on a building site?

1. 2. 3.

Identify the treatment grade that is suited for the following jobs.

Fence posts:

Fence rails:

Decking timber:

Retaining wall:

Interior framing:

Why should you never cut post ends that are going to be imbedded in the ground?

What should you do when you find timber infected with rot?