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13:44 Dec 6, 2004 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Plaster | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Derek Smith Local time: 06:47 | ||||||
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3 | scratch coat |
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3 | cement mortar renders |
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2 | cement mortar renders |
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cement mortar renders Explanation: Hello Janet I am always confused by this expression but I think it's the opposite, as it were, to "intonaco civile" and therefore implies that a single coat is applied (i.e. with no finishing or skim coat), although this is probably standard practice for building exteriors. Note that the material is called render or rendering rather than plaster and there would be no need to specify "exterior" imo. I think you could use the term I have proposed without fear of major retribution, but I would interested to see other comments if / when they arrive. Best regards Derek |
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scratch coat Explanation: Following on from Derek's comments, if this is the same as intonaco rustico, would be scratch coat, rendering coat, rough cast (according to my building dictionary). Perhaps you could say rough renders or something similar. Hope this helps |
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cement mortar renders Explanation: Hi Jane Thanks for the points and thanks also to Jean for the helpful addition. Sorry about the misnomer, I have finally bought a pair of much needed new specs. Maximum respect Derek |
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