Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - foundation "flashed"

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jmazur
06-14-05, 01:25 PM
not sure if this is the correct term, but i've heard it thrown around by some friends of mine when referring to the smearing (for lack of a better word) of cement along their cmu walkway walls to make it more aesthetic.

the foundation of my cottage is cmu, and i'd like to neaten it up a bit, using this method.

i was looking for some advice / direction.

anything is appreciated.

thanks much,
--j

chfite
06-14-05, 08:11 PM
This is sometimes referred to as parging, similar to stucco. Here is a how-to on applying this. The loose material must be remove and the surface cleaned first.

http://doityourself.com/concrete/stuccoconcreteblock.htm

Hope this helps.
jmazur
06-15-05, 04:49 AM
yep!
that's it...
thanks so much.

:o