Aside from slip resistance, what is another benefit of a broom finish on exterior slabs?

• A. Reduces glare.
• B. Increases surface roughness.
• C. Increases color saturation.
• D. Decreases durability.

Answer: (A)

A broom finish adds a textured surface that scatters light rather than reflecting it in a single glare, so it reduces glare from the sun or bright lights. This texture not only gives slip resistance but also makes exterior slabs more comfortable to look at and easier to see around.

The other ideas don’t fit as additional benefits: the roughness created by brooming mainly contributes to slip resistance rather than acting as a separate benefit, color saturation isn’t a direct outcome of brooming, and brooming doesn’t decrease durability.