The Many Wonderful Benefits of Roughcasting Your Home

The Many Wonderful Benefits of Roughcasting Your Home, updated 10/24/23, 2:15 PM

The plastering experts at William Bain & Sons in Edinburgh explain all the great benefits of roughcasting the exterior walls of your home. 

About William Bain and Sons Ltd

William Bain & Sons is a plastering company based in Edinburgh. They have a team of professional plasterers ready to update your home.

They are an established, family-run business that offers a full range of plastering services for interior walls and ceilings and exterior walls.  They are also damp proofing specialists and offer Artex covering services.

 

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ROUGHCASTING
The Many Wonderful Benefits of Roughcasting Your Home
WHAT IS ROUGHCASTING AND HOW COULD IT BENEFIT YOU AND
YOUR HOME?
When it comes to protecting and enhancing the
exterior of your home, roughcasting is a time-
tested technique that offers numerous benefits.
Roughcasting, also known as harling or wet
dash, involves applying a mixture of cement,
sand, and small stones or pebbles to the exterior
walls of a house. It is similar to pebble dash but
the aggregate is used with the render in a
different way.
KEY BENEFITS OF
ROUGHCASTING
Roughcasting provides excellent protection against harsh
weather conditions. The thick, textured finish helps shield
your home from heavy rain, strong winds, and extreme
temperature fluctuations. It prevents moisture from
penetrating the walls and causing damage, making it ideal
for houses in Scotland that have to deal with unpredictable
weather.
1. WEATHER RESISTANCE
Roughcasting is known for its longevity. It can last for
several decades with minimal upkeep.
2. DURABILITY
One of the standout advantages of roughcasting is its low
maintenance requirements. Once applied, it requires little
more than occasional cleaning to keep it looking fresh.
This can save homeowners both time and money in the
long run, as there's no need for constant repainting or
repairs.
3. LOW MAINTENANCE
Roughcasting adds character and texture to a house's
exterior. The pebbles and stones embedded in the finish
create a unique and appealing visual effect. Homeowners
can choose from a variety of colours and pebble sizes to
match their personal style and preferences, making it a
versatile option for enhancing curb appeal.
4. AESTHETIC APPEAL
Roughcasting can improve the energy efficiency of your
home by providing an additional layer of insulation. The
textured finish traps air pockets, helping to regulate indoor
temperatures and reduce heating and costs
5. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The attractive and durable nature of roughcasting can
boost your home's resale value. Potential buyers often see
it as a desirable feature that adds to the overall appeal of
the property.
6. INCREASED PROPERTY VALUE
If you don’t like the finish that you get with
roughcasting, then you might want to consider
modernising your home with a smooth render.
SMOOTH RENDER
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