Fred T. Hodgson · Frederick J. Drake and Co. · leaf 165
tion No. 8 shows the method of mitring various formsof fret enrichments. Pugging.—Pugging or deafening is a body of plasticmaterials laid on boards fixed between the joists of afloor, or lath and plaster partitions. It is intended toprevent sound and smells from passing from one roomto another.… … tFret Ornaments, showing their Mitres.NO. 8. sometimes used for the plastic coat. Coarse plaster withand without reeds is also used in some districts. Saw-dust is sometimes substituted for reeds. Pugging mayje done by forming a foundation with thick rough lathwood. On this a coat, about y2 inch…
