Building with aluminium

Building with aluminium

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This task is about properties of aluminium.

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Wood has always been used to build frames for houses in New Zealand but now aluminium is starting to be used by some builders.
 
What are three features of aluminium that make it a good material for house frames?

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Levels:
3, 4
Curriculum info: 
Description of task: 
Students write down three reasons why aluminium could be a good material for house frames instead of wood.
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Y8 (09/1998)

Any 3 of:

  • Flexible.
  • Strong.
  • Quick to erect/light.
  • Easy to join.
  • Long lasting.
  • Free from problems such as borer/rot/rust.
  • Water proof.
  • More resistant to fire.
3 correct – very difficult

2 correct – moderate

1 correct – easy