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Plaster and fibrous plaster

hairline cracking in stucco

Stucco (13)

nail popping in plasterboard

Plasterboard (12)

solid plaster to solid brick

Solid plaster (10)

fibrous plaster

Fibrous plaster (3)

Plaster and fibrous plaster Issues

Leaking through stucco

Listed under: Cladding, Exterior, Walls, Wall cladding, Moisture
Earth construction – drummy or cracking plaster

Listed under: Cladding, Exterior, Walls, Wall cladding, Plaster and fibrous plaster
Plasterboard flush-stopped joints have a noticeable ridge

Listed under: Walls, Interior, Finishes, Paint, Plaster and fibrous plaster

Wall linings generally – mould/mildew growth

Listed under: Walls, Moisture, Interior, Health and safety, Heating
Stucco – horizontal or diagonal surface cracking

Listed under: Cladding, Exterior, Walls, Wall cladding, Moisture
Ceilings – plasterboard flush-stopped joints have ridge

Listed under: Interior, Finishes, Paint, Plaster and fibrous plaster, Ceilings

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