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  In a Building Plaster enhances the look and also protects the wall from moisture and other elements, it is done after completing the Masonry Work and before applying Paint. “In Buildings, Plaster is like the Cloth for Walls” ~An Anonymous Civil Engineer The usual Composition of Plaster is Cement, Sand and Water. It is a thin layer of mortar applied over the masonry surface and it acts as a damp-proof coat over the brick masonry work. It is used on Masonry Walls, Ceilings and Partitions for giving them a firm look and improvising the overall look of the building. Common Types of Plaster Used  On the basis of raw materials Common Plater types are: Cement plaster Lime plaster Gypsum plaster Mud plaster General Information Average Plaster thickness varies from 10-15 mm for inner plaster and 15-25 mm for outer plaster Brief Process, Cleaning of Surface Before Applying---- Applying Water----Preliminary coat of cement Slurry (Cement +Water) to fill up the voids in masonry----First Coat of 6

  With the Increase in Construction of Frame Structures (RCC) and Steel Structures and also the increase in use of alternative use of materials for Masonry like AAC Blocks, one might say the importance of Brick and Brick Masonry is decreasing with time but it is still one of the most used construction Material. “Everything starts with one step, or one brick, or one word or one day” ~ Jeremy Gilley Brick Masonry is considered as Durable. The entire process consists of laying bricks with the help of Cement Mortar in a defined manner to make walls that bear the loads acting on them. There are several types of bricks and a number of mortars which  can be used to construct brick masonry. The bond in brick masonry, which adheres bricks together, is produced by filling joints between bricks with suitable mortar. Special cautions shall be practiced while mortar is mixed and placed since it greatly affects the performance and durability of masonry structure. Classification of Bricks Based on Ra