Pargeting
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004140
A traditional form of decorative or protective plastering applied to the exterior of buildings, particularly on timber-framed structures. The technique involves applying a lime or cement-based render to a facade and then incising, molding, or stamping it with patterns while it is still wet. Common motifs include geometric shapes, foliage, and figures, a practice historically widespread in English counties like Suffolk and Essex.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004140 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Dekorputz; Spanish: pargeting; French: pargeting |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Pargeting",
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"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Dekorputz",
"es": "pargeting",
"fr": "pargeting"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pargeting/"
}
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