Definitions: P - Exterior finishing

pricking up

pricking up is the procedure used to apply the scratch coat of plaster.

References - pricking up

See the following for additional pricking up information:

• Masonry & Concrete Construction Craftsman Book Company; Rev Sub edition, December 1997, Kenneth J. Nolan, ISBN 1572180447
• For Pros by Pros Exterior Siding, Trim and Finishes Taunton Press, February 2004, Fine Homebuilding Magazine, ISBN 1561586528
• Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes Taunton Press; 3 Rev Upd edition, December 2005, Michael Litchfield, ISBN 1561585882
• Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid Taunton Press, December 2003, George Nash, ISBN 1561585351
• Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Sterling, January 2008, Marianne Cusato, Ben Pentreath, Richard Sammons, Leon Krier, ISBN 1402736282

Service Professionals that can help with pricking up issues

• Siding Contractor
• Carpenter
• Plasterer and Stucco
• Plastering Contractor
• Siding Installer

Common projects involving pricking up

• Add On to Home
• Renovate Small Home

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