FH 1.8: Parging (Not Brush Coating) Is Falling off Above Grade

Hairline cracks are normal in parged surfaces; parging that is separating from the concrete block base is not acceptable.

The Building Code only requires parging (a cement-based layer) on concrete block foundation walls below grade.

Brush coating, however, is only a cosmetic application over poured concrete foundation walls and is covered by item 1.15 “Brush coating on above grade poured concrete foundation wall is falling off”.

Slight variation in the colour or texture of repaired areas is acceptable