Construction Waste
Across
- 3. A fibrous mineral once used for insulation, now known to be hazardous to health.
- 5. A synthetic plastic polymer used in pipes, window frames, and insulation.
- 9. Material that slows heat transfer in buildings to save energy.
- 12. Pigmented liquid applied to surfaces for protection and decoration.
- 13. Material often used for interior walls, made by sandwiching gypsum between sheets of paper. Now needs to be segregated from all waste as it might produce toxic gas when contaminated.
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- 1. Broken stones or bricks often left after demolition or construction work.
- 2. The upper layer of earth where plants grow, rich in organic matter.
- 3. A formal inspection of accounts or processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- 4. Rectangular blocks of fired clay used in building walls and structures.
- 6. A building material made from cement, water, and aggregates that hardens over time.
- 7. A soft mineral used to make plaster and plasterboard.
- 8. A large container used on construction sites to collect and remove waste materials.
- 10. Fine granular material, often used in construction and glass-making.
- 11. Natural material from trees used for building, furniture, and fuel.
- 14. An alloy of iron and carbon widely used in construction for its strength.