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Types of Walls

Buttressing Wall
Buttressing Wall

A buttress is an architectural structure built against or projecting from a wall which serves to support or reinforce the wall. Buttresses are fairly common on more ancient buildings, as a means of providing support to act against the lateral (sideways) forces arising out of the roof structures that lack adequate bracing.

Cavity Wall
Cavity Wall

A cavity wall is composed of two masonry walls separated by a continuous air space in between the outer and the inner wall. The outer wall is the brick wall that faces the outside of the building structure.[1] The inner wall, separated from the outer wall by a continuous air space or the cavity, is the wall on the interior of the building structure.

Cement Plastered Finish
Cement Plastered Finish

Cement plastering is commonly used as ideal coating for external and internal surface of wall. Cement plaster is usually applied in a single coat or double coat. Double coat plaster is applied where thickness of plaster is required to be more than 15 mm or when it is required to get a very fine finish.

source: civilblog.org
Cement Textured Finish
Cement Textured Finish

If you have a new, plain concrete wall, you may want to apply a texture to it to make it more attractive or make it look like a different material. New concrete may need a mesh or similar structure for you to apply a bond coat for a fresh layer of textured concrete to stick properly.

Compartment Wall
Compartment Wall

(A roof-space above the top storey of a fire compartment is included in that fire compartment.) A separated part of a building is a form of compartmentation in which part of a building is separated from another part of the same building by a compartment wall.

Curtain Wall
Curtain Wall

A curtain wall system is an outer covering of a building in which the outer walls are non-structural, utilized to keep the weather out and the occupants in. Since the curtain wall is non-structural, it can be made of lightweight materials, thereby reducing construction costs.

Designer Mirror Finish
Designer Mirror Finish

Designer Mirror Finish; Laminate Finish; Marble Powder Finish; We will be discussing some more different types of Wall Finishes in our successive articles. Cement plastered Finish. It is prepared in the form of mortar with cement, sand and water in proper proportions and applied on masonry manually to achieve a smooth finish or sand faced finish.

Dwarf Wall
Dwarf Wall

Define Dwarf wall. Dwarf wall synonyms, Dwarf wall pronunciation, Dwarf wall translation, English dictionary definition of Dwarf wall. a low wall, not as high as the story of a building, often used as a garden wall or fence.

External Wall
External Wall

Exterior walls can be finished with a wide array of materials and techniques. Exterior wall finishes can produce significant savings for the contractor as well as for the building occupant and there are many options that will protect you from fire, heat, snow and that can save some money to you.

Glass Mosaic Finish
Glass Mosaic Finish

In vibrant colors, various finishes and distinct shapes, glass mosaics are a great way to add uniqueness to your kitchen or bathroom. Achieve dramatic shine with The Tile Shop’s large selection of iridescent, pearlescent and reflective glass mosaics.

source: tileshop.com
Green Wall
Green Wall

A green wall is comprised of plants grown in supported vertical systems that are generally attached to an internal or external wall, although in some cases can be freestanding. Like many green roofs, green walls incorporate vegetation, growing medium, irrigation and drainage into a single system.

Gypsum Plaster Finish
Gypsum Plaster Finish

Gypsum base for veneer plaster serves as a base for thin coats of hard, high strength gypsum veneer plaster. Gypsum liner board serves as a liner panel in shaft walls, stairwells, chase ways, area separation fire walls, and corridor ceilings.

source: gypsum.org
Laminate Finish
Laminate Finish

Laminate wall finishes can revolutionize the look of your office design and are trending on sites like Pinterest because of the broad appeal and use. NxtWall’s laminate panels are finished on two sides and built with durable particle board substrate that adds value and style to your project.

source: nxtwall.com
Marble Powder Finish
Marble Powder Finish

Designer Mirror Finish; Laminate Finish; Marble Powder Finish; We will be discussing some more different types of Wall Finishes in our successive articles. Cement plastered Finish. It is prepared in the form of mortar with cement, sand and water in proper proportions and applied on masonry manually to achieve a smooth finish or sand faced finish.

Plaster of Paris Finish
Plaster of Paris Finish

For getting smooth surface Plaster of Paris i.e. POP is applied on the plaster surface before painting or distempering the wall. In this way two stage process involves which takes lot of time and labor, this form of internal finishing being slowly replaced by a direct single coat application of gypsum plaster.