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Q: The pointing done by pressing the mortar back from the edges by 5 mm or more is called
  • A. Recessed pointing
  • B. Flush pointing
  • C. Tuck pointing
  • D. V-pointing
Correct Answer: Option A - Recessed pointing– This pointing is done by pressing the mortar back from the edge by 5 mm or more. It gives a good appearance. Weather pointing– It is V-shaped projection outside the wall surface is provided, is called weather pointing. Tuck pointing– This pointing is formed by first pressing the mortar in the racked joint and finishing flush with the face. While the pressed mortar is green, groove or narrow channel, having 5 mm width and 3 mm depth is cut in the centre of the groove.
A. Recessed pointing– This pointing is done by pressing the mortar back from the edge by 5 mm or more. It gives a good appearance. Weather pointing– It is V-shaped projection outside the wall surface is provided, is called weather pointing. Tuck pointing– This pointing is formed by first pressing the mortar in the racked joint and finishing flush with the face. While the pressed mortar is green, groove or narrow channel, having 5 mm width and 3 mm depth is cut in the centre of the groove.

Explanations:

Recessed pointing– This pointing is done by pressing the mortar back from the edge by 5 mm or more. It gives a good appearance. Weather pointing– It is V-shaped projection outside the wall surface is provided, is called weather pointing. Tuck pointing– This pointing is formed by first pressing the mortar in the racked joint and finishing flush with the face. While the pressed mortar is green, groove or narrow channel, having 5 mm width and 3 mm depth is cut in the centre of the groove.