Table Maintenance Implications for Common Construction Materials




Construction MaterialsMaterial FrquencyCycle FrequencySpecialized TrainingSpecialized EquipmentEmployee Health HazardRenewable Resource RequirementMaintenance CostsDisposal Problems
ROADS
Gravel33111331
Asphalt11221212
Concrete11221212
Special Treatmentsvvvvvvvv
TRAILS
Gravel23111331
Stone Chips12111331
Barks33111331
Native Soil33111331
Wooden Boardwalk22221123
Concrete11321212
Asphalt11321212
BUILDING MATERIALS
Foundations
Concrete11231223
Block11221232
Treated Plywood32212122
Exterior Walls
Wood22112 22
Plaster11211 31
Concrete11221 21
Block11211 22
Vinyl33221 31
Stone11121 31
Roofing
Tile11221211
Roll Roofing33111133
Asphalt Shingles22111123
Sheet Metal22222212
Interior Walls
Sheet Rock33211322
Plaster11211322
Tile11321212
Treated Plywood22112123
Flooring
Slate11221 11
Linoleum11111 33
Tile11221 11
Vinyl23211 33
Carpet33111 23
Wood22112 22
Key to Ratings:1 = long1 = low longevity1 = little training replacement1 = general required1 = low health equipment1 = minimizes use of nonrenwable resources1 = low cost of nonrenewable resources1 = low
3 = low life expectancy3 = high degree of training3 = high degree of training3 = specialized equipment3 = high health hazard3 = requires high degre of nonrenewable resources3 = high costs3 = high
v = variesv = variesv = variesv = variesv = variesv = variesv = variesv = varies


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