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GCSE Design & Technology: Timber-based materials
Timber-based materials — hardwoods, softwoods and manufactured boards and their working properties — from Seneca. Each card deep-links to the section.
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What are two key aspects of functionality for timber-based materials?
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Application of use and ease of working.
Why can timber be used for a variety of applications?
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It is sustainable and cheap, and has a long history of use.
How can the natural colours of timber be improved?
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Through different after treatment processes.
What processes can be used to change the colours of timber-based materials completely?
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Paints and stains.
Availability is the ease of ?.
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sourcing and purchase
Where can timber be purchased from?
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Large retail DIY stores, smaller independent timber merchants, or online.
? is the price of one of the material.
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Unit cost
What is one benefit of buying timber in bulk?
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It can reduce transportation costs and merchants often offer discounted unit prices.
In the example, if 10 pieces of stripwood are bought with the bulk discount, what is the total cost?
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£10.00 (unit cost reduced from £1.10 to £1.00).
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