![]() ![]() In Sri Lanka, masonry coatings such as cement plaster and rough cement plaster are used as a sealer in building constructions. Coatings can be categorized as sealers, primers and top coats according to their functionality. Similarly, coatings are applied on the wall in order to protect it from extreme climatic conditions. Mud concrete blocks (MCB) and geo polymerized earth blocks have been recently developed and possess sustainable characteristics. At present Sri Lanka's most available walling materials are cement blocks (CB), cement stabilized earth blocks (CSEB), fired clay bricks (B) and cabook blocks. In tropical countries such as Sri Lanka, people have the habit of selecting solid walling materials due to high solar radiation and heavy monsoon rain. Outdoor environmental conditions such as rainfall, solar radiation and wind have more critical effect on the wall of a building. In building design, walls are the core structural elements which separate indoor and outdoor environment.
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