IS 1129

: 1972

Recommendation of dressing natural building stones

CurrentSpecializedGuidelinesArchitectural · Stones
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This standard lays down recommendations and guidelines for the dressing of natural building stones used in construction. It describes various types of stone finishes (such as rock-faced, rough-tooled, fine-tooled, and polished) and guides the appropriate methods to achieve them for masonry work.

Recommendation of dressing natural building stones

Practical Notes
Stone dressing should ideally be carried out at the quarry or on the ground at the site to prevent disturbing the mortar joints after laying.
The degree of dressing significantly impacts mortar consumption; finer dressing reduces mortar thickness and improves structural integrity in Ashlar masonry.
Always identify and mark the natural bed of the stone prior to dressing to ensure it is laid correctly to bear maximum vertical loads.