Description
Coat seams between planks to make them watertight with hot pitch by using a mop.
Alternative labels
coat seams with hot resin
cover seams with hot pitch
apply a coat of hot pitch to seams
provide seams with a coat of hot pitch
cover seams with hot resin
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Coat seams with hot pitch is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Coat seams with hot pitch is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Wood caulker: Wood caulkers drive oakum into the seams between planking in deck or hull of wooden ships to make them watertight. They mainly use hand tools to heat marine glue and force it into the seams. They can also hammer hemp ropes and cotton lines into the seams and smear hot pitch over them.
References
- Coat seams with hot pitch – ESCO
