Building Material II
Basic Technology J.S.S 1 Second Term
WEEK 2
Building Material II
Performance Objectives
Students should be able to:
- Mention uses of Building materials
Content
Building material is any material used for construction purpose such as materials for house building. The choice of these building materials is based on their cost-effectiveness for building projects.
Types of Building Materials
The following are the common types of building materials: wood, cement, aggregates, metals, bricks, concrete, clay, sand etc.
Uses of Building Materials
1. Sand – this is the commonest building material. There are two types of sand which are used in building construction and these are:
a. Soft sand
b. Sharp sand
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