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back plastering

noun

, Building Trades.
  1. the introduction of partitions of lath and plaster between the inner and outer surfaces of a stud wall in order to improve the insulating properties of the wall.
  2. parging applied behind the exterior brickwork of a wall in order to exclude moisture and air from the interior of the wall.


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Example Sentences

It is seldom well done, it injures the frame, and costs more than back plastering, without being much if any better.

Back plastering is common in very cold climates, and is done by plastering on the back of the sheathing between the studding.

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