Galletting
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002501
A traditional masonry technique where small stone chips or spalls are pressed into the wet mortar joints of a wall, often for decorative purposes or to improve the bond. This practice adds texture and character to the stonework. It is particularly common in historic and vernacular architecture.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002501 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Galletting; Spanish: relleno de pedernal; French: galletage |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002501",
"term": "Galletting",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A traditional masonry technique where small stone chips or spalls are pressed into the wet mortar joints of a wall, often for decorative purposes or to improve the bond. This practice adds texture and character to the stonework. It is particularly common in historic and vernacular architecture.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Galletting",
"es": "relleno de pedernal",
"fr": "galletage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/galletting/"
}
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