Surface treatment & finish Sample Clauses

Surface treatment & finish. When the formwork is struck, all the faces of concrete shall be smooth and sound, free from voids and air holes. Any roughness or irregularity on the exposed surfaces shall be immediately filled up while the concrete is still green with cement grout, cement wash and/or 1:1 mortar properly trowelled and finished. Such patching of the concrete face shall be carried only with the permission of the Engineer. If the concrete is found honey-combed, the honeycombed portion and whatever surrounding concrete that may be considered unsatisfactory by the Engineer shall be dismantled and fresh concrete of proper quality shall be provided at contractor’s cost.