Wall finishes
Housing statistics and English Housing Survey, glossary, published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in 2019, defines wall finishes as: ‘The outer layer or skin of the material of the wall structure or any coating applied to it.
It suggests that wall finishes might include:
- Pointed brickwork: The mortar is placed into a masonry joint after the masonry units (e.g. brick, concrete block or stone) have been laid. This creates a finish to the brickwork and adds resistance to weather.
- Rendered finish: The application of, for example, premixed cement or pebbledash. The render may or may not be painted.
- Mixed or other finish: Other types of wall finish include protective and decorative timber, clay or concrete tiles fixed to the wall structure.
Broader definitions might also include internal wall finishes, such as; plaster, dry lining, timber and other panels and so on.
For more information see: Finishes.
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