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Name the type of pointing, where mortar is pressed hard in the raked joints and by finishing off flush with the edge of masonry units. The edges are neatly trimmed with trowel and straight edge.

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Name the type of pointing, where mortar is pressed hard in the raked joints and by finishing off flush with the edge of masonry units. The edges are neatly trimmed with trowel and straight edge.

(a) Struck pointing

(b) V-pointing

(c) Weathered pointing

(d) Flush pointing

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Enquiry is from Analysis of Rates of Plastering and Pointing in portion Analysis of Rates of Civil Engineering Drawing

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Correct option is (d) Flush pointing

Easy explanation: It does not give good appearance. But, flush pointing is more durable because of resisting the provision of space for dust, water etc., due to this reason, flush pointing is extensively used.

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