Abstract:In the roofing method of Ming and qing official style buildings, the method of plaster layer (including mud layer) is a key part of the whole roofing method. plaster layer top can meet the waterproof requirements of the roof, and can meet the waterproof requirements of the roof water direction change, so the plaster layer method is the main measure to solve the waterproof problems of platform roof and gutter. This paper mainly introduces the general operation procedure of traditional plaster layer.