On a Stud Wall, the Stucco Is Applied in Three

question 16

Essay

On a stud wall, the stucco is applied in three coats: scratch coat, brown coat and finish coat. In the scratch coat, the coated surface is scratched with a scratching tool. What is the purpose of scratches, and are the scratch lines horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or some other orientation?

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Definitions:

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