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pointing
BCD
UNIT- VI
Prof S S JAHAGIRDAR
BE (CIVIL), ME(ENV.),PhD(persuing)
NK Orchid college of Engg. and Tech. , Solapur
Objects of platering:
Types of Plaster
1. Sand faced plaste
The first coat of sand faced cement plaster is
done with cement mortar in 1:4 with coarse
sand after curing the plaster for seven days the
second coat of cement plaster 1:3 ratio will be
done on the first coat.
Sponge is used in the second coat and it is
applied when the second coat is wet, it is thus
worked that the density of sand grain appear
on surface is equal and uniform.
The surface is kept well watered at least for 15
days.
3. Depeter Plaster:
This
Defects in Plaster
The
Blistering
surface:
of plastered
Cracking:
Cracking
Efflorescene
It
Flaking
: It is the formation of
Popping:
It is the formation of
conical hole in the plastered
surface due to presence of some
particles which expand on setting
Rust Stains: These are
sometimes formed when plaster
is applied on metal laths
Uneven surface: This is
obtained purely due to poor
workman ship.
Pointing
Finishing
of mortar joints in
masonry.
In exposed masonry joints are
weakest parts.
Pointing consists of raking of
joints to a depth of 10 to 20
mm.
Types of pointings
1. Flush Pointing
Flush
2. Keyed or grooved
pointing
In
3.Recessed pointing
Recessed
4. Weathered Pointing
5. V pointing or bucket
handle
Formed
groove.
by forming a V
6. Beaded pointing
Formed
by steel or iron
edge.
Gives food appearance but
liable to damage easily.
7. Tuck pointing
Groove
of 5 mm width and
3 mm depth is prepared.
It is filled with white
cement or putty.
8. Struck pointing
Face
of pointing is kept
inclined
Upper edge pressed inside
face by 10 mm