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ENFOSCADO [2 records]

Record 1 2014-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
DEF

A coarse plasterwork applied over masonry as a protection or decoration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Impermeabilización (Construcción)
DEF

Capa de mortero con que está guarnecido un muro [para su protección o decoración]

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Record 2 2014-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Construction
  • Walls and Partitions
  • Exterior Covering Materials
CONT

Parging a concrete-block wall. When the walls of the block foundation have been completed, they should be given two 1/4-inch coats of mortar. This process is called parging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bétonnage
  • Murs et cloisons
  • Revêtements extérieurs
DEF

Réalisation d'une finition extérieure en crépi.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hormigonado
  • Paredes y mamparas
  • Revestimientos para exteriores
DEF

Operación de enfoscar (guarnecer con mortero un muro).

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