noun
- Plural of parging; coatings of mortar or plaster applied to masonry surfaces, typically for waterproofing or finishing.
Usage: construction/building trades term; usually used in plural form
Examples
- The contractor applied fresh pargings to the basement walls to prevent water seepage.
- Damaged pargings on the foundation need to be repaired before winter.
- The old pargings were crumbling and had to be completely removed and replaced.
- Proper pargings help protect the masonry from moisture and weathering.
- The inspector noted that the pargings were deteriorating in several areas.