MugundaMan wrote:MatataMingi wrote:Correct @tom_boy.
If you use natural stone, and the keying is done neatly, there is NO need to do anything else.
In Europe, the US etc. natural stone is VERY VERY expensive,
Therefore they use concrete blocks, wood, concrete panels etc.
These HAVE to be finished and painted.
Even in Kenya, natural stone is becoming a lot more expensive than concrete blocks.
So you will see it used more and more. This requires it to be plastered and painted.
Eventually, it will be your budget and finishing preference that will decide the way to go.
That is my key gripe (pun fully intended) papa. No beef whatsoever with the beautiful grey stone.
That dear toto, is up to you.
Why use expensive natural stone and get an inexperienced person to dress it properly.
Bogus project management.
I suggest you learn before you build.
I have just built my 5th. house, over a period of 50 years.
You can never stop learning.
New materials, methods are coming up all the time.
You need to be on top of your game.
Good luck Toto.