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Q: What is the term used to describe the plastering technique wherein small gravel or pebbles are mixed into plaster to create a textured finish
  • A. Pebbledash
  • B. Stucco
  • C. Skimming
  • D. Rendering
Correct Answer: Option A - Pebble dash– In this type plaster, small pebbles or crushed stones of suitable sizes (10 to 20 mm) are thrown and left exposed, in this type finish the finishing coat is made of 12 mm thick. Skimming– It is a plastering technique which involves applying a thin coat to walls to create the smooth surface required for pointing. Stucco :- it is a construction material made of aggregates, binder and water. Applied wet hardens to a very hard solid generally used as decorative coating. Rendering:- it is another name of plastering generally used for exterior walls.
A. Pebble dash– In this type plaster, small pebbles or crushed stones of suitable sizes (10 to 20 mm) are thrown and left exposed, in this type finish the finishing coat is made of 12 mm thick. Skimming– It is a plastering technique which involves applying a thin coat to walls to create the smooth surface required for pointing. Stucco :- it is a construction material made of aggregates, binder and water. Applied wet hardens to a very hard solid generally used as decorative coating. Rendering:- it is another name of plastering generally used for exterior walls.

Explanations:

Pebble dash– In this type plaster, small pebbles or crushed stones of suitable sizes (10 to 20 mm) are thrown and left exposed, in this type finish the finishing coat is made of 12 mm thick. Skimming– It is a plastering technique which involves applying a thin coat to walls to create the smooth surface required for pointing. Stucco :- it is a construction material made of aggregates, binder and water. Applied wet hardens to a very hard solid generally used as decorative coating. Rendering:- it is another name of plastering generally used for exterior walls.