spatterdash

Definitions

1. A cement-based slurry applied to a wall in order to improve adhesion of the render.
2. singular of spatterdashes (“type of boots”)
   form-of, singular

Examples

“A spatterdash treatment consisting of a cement:sand slurry may be used over the surface of these bricks to provide⟳ a mechanical key for rendering.”

“Spatterdash can be used to produce⟳ an attractive appearance, or it can be applied before plastering in order⟳ to make⟳ a good surface for the plaster or render. Spatterdash is a wet⟳, rich mix⟳ of cement and sand, called a slurry. This sand and cement is mixed to a proportion of 1:1,5 or 1:3. This slurry is thrown hard, or spattered, against the smooth block⟳ or concrete surface, and then allowed to harden.”

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