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Galvanized iron sheets are prone to fire accidents.
Galvanized iron sheets are prone to fire accidents.
False
Corrugated aluminum sheets are poor conductors of heat.
Corrugated aluminum sheets are poor conductors of heat.
False
Country tiles are rectangular in shape.
Country tiles are rectangular in shape.
False
Asbestos sheets are prepared by mixing cement mixture with metal fibers.
Asbestos sheets are prepared by mixing cement mixture with metal fibers.
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Pan tiles or Mangalore tiles have a corrugated surface.
Pan tiles or Mangalore tiles have a corrugated surface.
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In tropical conditions, a roof material with low insulation value is desirable.
In tropical conditions, a roof material with low insulation value is desirable.
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Lean-to type roofs are suitable for spans of 5-6 meters.
Lean-to type roofs are suitable for spans of 5-6 meters.
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Roof ventilation can be provided in the monitor roof pattern.
Roof ventilation can be provided in the monitor roof pattern.
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Gothic arch roofs are used for livestock housing.
Gothic arch roofs are used for livestock housing.
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Semi-monitor roofs and monitor roofs are identical in design.
Semi-monitor roofs and monitor roofs are identical in design.
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Thatched roofs made of hay and straw are excellent conductors of heat.
Thatched roofs made of hay and straw are excellent conductors of heat.
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Galvanized iron sheets are commonly used in tropical construction because they keep the house cool during summer.
Galvanized iron sheets are commonly used in tropical construction because they keep the house cool during summer.
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Country tiles conduct more heat compared to Pan tiles or Mangalore tiles.
Country tiles conduct more heat compared to Pan tiles or Mangalore tiles.
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Asbestos sheets are more durable than aluminum sheets when used as roof coverings in construction.
Asbestos sheets are more durable than aluminum sheets when used as roof coverings in construction.
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Thatched roofs can be easily fixed if damaged, making them low maintenance options for building roofs.
Thatched roofs can be easily fixed if damaged, making them low maintenance options for building roofs.
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