What Is Gypsum Plaster? Gypsum plaster is made by heating gypsum at low temperatures to drive off water, to produce plaster of Paris a chalky, fast-setting material commonly used for molds and for … [Read more...]
What Is Gypsum Plaster | Advantage and Disadvantage of Gypsum Plaster
History of Gypsum PlasterGypsum plaster has been used as an interior wall and ceiling finish for thousands of years throughout the world.You may be surprised to learn that gypsum plaster was … [Read more...]
What Is Unit Weight | What Is Density | What Is Unit Weight Material | Unit Weight Building Materials
What Is Unit Weight? The ratio of the weight of a material to its volume is its unit weight, sometimes termed specific weight or weight density.The unit weight of water, γw, is 9.81 kN/m3 in the … [Read more...]
What Is Chicken Mesh for Plaster | Type of Chicken Mesh for Plaster | Why Use Chicken Mesh for Plaster
What Is Chicken Mesh for Plaster? Chicken wire has specific properties for plastering use. Chicken wire mesh is formed by twisting two adjacent wires at least four times, forming a strong honeycomb … [Read more...]
Plaster Calculator | How to Work Plaster Calculator | What Is Plaster Calculation | How to Plaster Calculation for Wall
How to Work Plaster Calculatoras per blow method how to (Plastering Material Calculation) work plaster calculator workStep - 1.Select unit like Meter or Feet as per requiredStep … [Read more...]
What Is Pointing | Types of Pointing | Keyed Pointing
What Is Pointing? Pointing is the term given to the "finish" that sits between the bricks or stone used to build your home.Depending on the age of the building, the mortar used to deposit the … [Read more...]
What Is Dampness | Sources of Dampness in Building | Effects of Dampness in Building | Causes of Dampness
What Is Dampness?The most common source of dampness is due to the capillary attraction of sub-soil water in the foundation and walls of the building.Water can penetrate the masonry through … [Read more...]
