parging

/ˈpɑrdʒɪŋ/
noun
  1. A thin coat of cement or mortar applied to a wall, especially a foundation or basement wall, to smooth it or make it waterproof.
    • The contractor applied parging to the basement walls to prevent moisture from seeping in.
    • Parging gives the concrete wall a cleaner, more finished look.
    • Before painting, we need to repair the parging on the foundation.
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