NM Tiles Building Materials Mastery

Question 1

What is the primary eco-friendly raw material used in MaxLite and Renacon AAC blocks?

Accepted Answer

Fly ash.

Question 2

AAC blocks typically reduce the dead load of a structure by up to what percentage?

Accepted Answer

55%.

Question 3

What is the standard fire resistance duration range for premium AAC blocks like MaxLite?

Accepted Answer

4 to 6 hours.

Question 4

Dimensions: MaxLite AAC Block 8 Inch

Accepted Answer

600mm x 200mm x 200mm (24 x 8 x 8).
What is the approximate weight of a Renacon AAC Block 8 Inch?,18 kg.
What is the approximate weight of a Renacon AAC Block 6 Inch?,13 kg.
What is the approximate weight of a Renacon AAC Block 4 Inch?,9 kg.
Mitti King terracotta jaali blocks are designed for what type of horizontal installation?,Seamless

Question 5

How many pieces of Thomson Jolly Bricks JB5001 are required per 100 sq ft?

Accepted Answer

225 pieces.

Question 6

At what temperature are premium ceramic roofing tiles

Accepted Answer

such as those from Piccado

Question 7

How many pieces per square meter are required for Piccado-Ceramic Roofing Tiles?

Accepted Answer

11 pieces.

Question 8

Which Lamit series includes the Rhine-Flow and Piano-Ribs roofing tiles?

Accepted Answer

French Series.

Question 9

Which Lamit series includes the Porto and Tegole-Natura roofing tiles?

Accepted Answer

Roman Series.

Question 10

How many pieces per square meter are required for Lamit Romano-Natura Roofing Tiles?

Accepted Answer

9.3 pieces.

Question 11

What is the weight of a Lamit Valancia Roofing Tile?

Accepted Answer

1.6 kg.

Question 12

Which Lamit series includes the Piano-Flat and Natura-Planum roofing tiles?

Accepted Answer

German Series.

Question 13

What is the weight of a Lamit Piano-Flat Roofing Tile?

Accepted Answer

2.8 kg.

Question 14

Wienerberger Porotherm HP blocks are constructed from what percentage of natural clay?

Accepted Answer

100%.

Question 15

What is the fire resistance rating for the Wienerberger Porotherm HP 200 Hollow Clay Block?

Accepted Answer

240 minutes.

Question 16

What is the weight of a Wienerberger Porotherm HP 100 Hollow Clay Block?

Accepted Answer

6.3 kg.

Question 17

What is the density of the Wienerberger Porotherm HP 150 Hollow Clay Block?

Accepted Answer

733 kg/m³.

Question 18

How much less firewood does the Aluva model smokeless stove consume compared to traditional stoves?

Accepted Answer

40%.

Question 19

The Aluva model stove ensures what percentage of smoke is removed from the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

100%.

Question 20

Tool: Theppukathi

Accepted Answer

Definition: A high-carbon steel plastering trowel used for interior finishing.

Question 21

Tool: Moozhakol

Accepted Answer

Definition: A heavy-duty aluminum rectangle used as a precision level for walls.

Question 22

What is the primary function of a Mamatti in masonry work?

Accepted Answer

Site preparation.

Question 23

What is a major maintenance advantage of vitrified tiles over natural granite?

Accepted Answer

Vitrified tiles require zero recurring polishing.

Question 24

What property of vitrified tiles prevents coffee or oil spills from leaving permanent marks?

Accepted Answer

Near-zero porosity.

Question 25

What is the standard percentage allowance for wastage (cutting and breakage) when calculating roof tile requirements?

Accepted Answer

7%.

Question 26

In Kerala architecture

Accepted Answer

what component is critical for directing water away from walls during heavy monsoons?

Question 27

Why is heavy-gauge aluminum recommended for valley gutters in regions like Wayanad?

Accepted Answer

To prevent corrosion from high humidity and mist.

Question 28

What is the breaking strength in the wet state for Commonwealth Roofing Tiles?

Accepted Answer

128 kg.

Question 29

What is the weight of a Commonwealth Ridge Tile?

Accepted Answer

3.4 kg.

Question 30

Dimensions: Calicut Roofing Tile (Taylor Tile)

Accepted Answer

420mm x 255mm.

Question 31

Which Calicut tile is specifically designed to provide essential roof ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Calicut Ventilator Tile (Single).

Question 32

How many pieces of Calicut Double Groove roofing tiles are required per square meter?

Accepted Answer

13 pieces.

Question 33

What is the primary benefit of Calicut Glass Tiles?

Accepted Answer

Gloss-resistant to dirt.

Question 34

What is the weight of a Thomson Smoke Tile (ST1005)?

Accepted Answer

2.9 kg.

Question 35

How many pieces of Thomson Ridge Tile (RD1004) are needed for 100 linear feet of coverage?

Accepted Answer

80 pieces.

Question 36

What is the weight of a Thomson Elbano Mini Roof Tile?

Accepted Answer

2.0 kg.

Question 37

Which Thomson mini roofing tile is inspired by temple gopurams?

Accepted Answer

Gopuram Mini Roof Tile.

Question 38

What are the available sizes for Thomson Flooring Tile (Square)?

Accepted Answer

9x9

Question 39

The Wienerberger Porotherm HP series is primarily intended for what type of masonry?

Accepted Answer

Non-load-bearing infill masonry.

Question 40

What is the U-value for Wienerberger Porotherm bricks?

Accepted Answer

~ 1.0 W/m²K.

Question 41

What is the weight of a Mitti King Panamama Jaali block?

Accepted Answer

2.45 kg.

Question 42

What is the primary benefit of using factory-cut precision vitrified tiles?

Accepted Answer

Faster installation speed.

Question 43

Eagle Roof Elbano Series roofing tiles feature what European-standard finish?

Accepted Answer

Matt Steel Grey.

Master Your Build

What is the primary eco-friendly raw material used in MaxLite and Renacon AAC blocks?

AAC blocks typically reduce the dead load of a structure by up to what percentage?

What is the standard fire resistance duration range for premium AAC blocks like MaxLite?

Dimensions: MaxLite AAC Block 8 Inch

How many pieces of Thomson Jolly Bricks JB5001 are required per 100 sq ft?

At what temperature are premium ceramic roofing tiles

How many pieces per square meter are required for Piccado-Ceramic Roofing Tiles?

Which Lamit series includes the Rhine-Flow and Piano-Ribs roofing tiles?

Which Lamit series includes the Porto and Tegole-Natura roofing tiles?

How many pieces per square meter are required for Lamit Romano-Natura Roofing Tiles?

What is the weight of a Lamit Valancia Roofing Tile?

Which Lamit series includes the Piano-Flat and Natura-Planum roofing tiles?

Master Your Build

What is the primary eco-friendly raw material used in MaxLite and Renacon AAC blocks?

AAC blocks typically reduce the dead load of a structure by up to what percentage?

What is the standard fire resistance duration range for premium AAC blocks like MaxLite?

Dimensions: MaxLite AAC Block 8 Inch

How many pieces of Thomson Jolly Bricks JB5001 are required per 100 sq ft?

At what temperature are premium ceramic roofing tiles

How many pieces per square meter are required for Piccado-Ceramic Roofing Tiles?

Which Lamit series includes the Rhine-Flow and Piano-Ribs roofing tiles?

Which Lamit series includes the Porto and Tegole-Natura roofing tiles?

How many pieces per square meter are required for Lamit Romano-Natura Roofing Tiles?

What is the weight of a Lamit Valancia Roofing Tile?

Which Lamit series includes the Piano-Flat and Natura-Planum roofing tiles?