Plastering and Rendering (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is the main difference between plastering and rendering?
What is the main difference between plastering and rendering?
Internal vs external application
Why do external renders contain more cement than internal plasters?
Why do external renders contain more cement than internal plasters?
To provide weather resistance
What is the mix ratio for the scud coat in external rendering?
What is the mix ratio for the scud coat in external rendering?
cement to sharp sand
What is the mix ratio for the scratch coat in external rendering?
What is the mix ratio for the scratch coat in external rendering?
cement, lime, sand
What is the maximum total thickness for all three coats in external rendering?
What is the maximum total thickness for all three coats in external rendering?
mm
What strength should the finish coat be compared to the scratch coat?
What strength should the finish coat be compared to the scratch coat?
Same strength or weaker
How is a wet-dash finish applied?
How is a wet-dash finish applied?
Thrown at wall whilst wet, untrowelled
What are the standard dimensions of plasterboard sheets?
What are the standard dimensions of plasterboard sheets?
m × m
How long may external render require to dry before painting?
How long may external render require to dry before painting?
Up to six weeks
What thickness is the undercoat in the two-stage gypsum plastering method?
What thickness is the undercoat in the two-stage gypsum plastering method?
mm
