Question

The wood _____________ are obtained from the well Seasoned timber with length varying from 300 mm to 380 mm.

(a) Patent tiles

(b) Eternit slates

(c) Thatch

(d) Shingles

I got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Question is from Curved Roofs in section Roofing Materials of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Shingles

The explanation is: Shingles are laid in a similar fashion as tiles and slates and this roof covering is found to be useful especially in hilly areas where the wood is easily and cheaply available.