Testing and Grading Materials Name____________________________ Tutor Group _____ Testing and Grading Materials The materials used in construction must be reliable, this means that when a builder or architect specifies a material they must be sure it is strong enough for the job it is being used for. For example the timber used to support a floor will need to be stronger than that used for a garden fence. You will be learning more about the main materials used in construction in the coming homework’s for now you should understand where materials are used in a house. On the diagram below label the following materials (you can use them more than once) Brick – Block – Timber – Concrete – Concrete Lintel – Chip Board – Glass