Question

Some stones, has obtained from the quarry, possess a smooth surface and hence such a stone surface is termed as the __________

(a) Scabbling finish

(b) Self-faced finish

(c) Axed finish

(d) Punched finish

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This intriguing question originated from Dressing of Stone Surfaces topic in chapter Stone and Brick Masonry of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Self-faced finish

Best explanation: Self-faced or Rock-faced or Quarry-faced finished stones can be directly placed on the work from the quarry. Whereas, in Scabbling finish, the irregular projections are removed by a  scabbling hammer and in this way the stones are roughly dressed.