Plaster, paint and waterproofing
Plaster, paint and waterproofing protect a house and decide how it looks for years. These guides explain plaster mixes and thickness, paint systems, and how to prevent and repair damp, seepage and leakage.
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Plaster, paint and waterproofing
Hairline cracks in plaster: causes and what to do
Why fine hairline cracks appear in cement plaster, which ones are harmless, which signs need an engineer, and how to repair and prevent them.
Plaster, paint and waterproofing
Terrace leakage and waterproofing: methods, slope and ponding test
Why terraces leak, how much slope and how many outlets to plan, what brick bat coba weighs, how high to turn up the parapet, and how to run a ponding test.