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Roughcasting · Central Scotland
Roughcasting Services
OnPoint RoofCare provides roughcasting across Lanarkshire, Glasgow and Central Scotland, with careful roof checks, suitable materials and a clear explanation of the work before booking.
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Roughcasting gallery
Roughcast Damage, Application and Finish
These representative photographs show the difference between a failed surface, wet-dash application, dry-dash application and a completed roughcast exterior.
Damaged roughcastCracks, hollow patches and loose edges need assessed before a repair is agreed.
Wet-dash applicationThe small stones and binder are mixed and dashed onto the prepared wall to form the textured finish.
Dry-dash finishClean decorative small stones is cast into a fresh receiver coat while the surface remains workable.
Completed roughcastEdges, openings, the base of the wall and rainwater details all affect the finished result.
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External wall protection
What Is Roughcasting?
Roughcasting is an external render finish with a deliberately coarse texture. In traditional wet dash, small stones is mixed into the wet render before it is cast onto the wall. In dry dash, clean stone is cast into a fresh coloured receiver coat.
Modern through-coloured and silicone roughcast systems can create a similar textured appearance. The correct build-up depends on the wall background, exposure, existing material and chosen finish. A product name alone does not decide whether a wall is suitable.
Often confused
Roughcasting vs Wall Coating: What Is the Difference?
Both change the outside of a property, but they do different jobs. The condition of the existing wall decides which route is sensible.
Roughcasting
Roughcasting forms or renews a textured render layer. Loose material is removed, the background is prepared and the agreed render build-up is applied before the textured finish.
- Used where the render itself needs repair or renewal
- Creates a coarse wet-dash, dry-dash or modern roughcast finish
- Requires suitable preparation and weather conditions
Wall coating
A wall coating is normally a thinner protective or decorative finish applied over a sound, suitable existing surface. It should not be used to hide hollow, loose or badly cracked roughcast.
- Used on a stable surface that can accept the chosen coating
- May change colour and improve surface water shedding
- Does not replace necessary render or masonry repairs
Finish options
Types of Roughcasting for Scottish Homes
The names can overlap in everyday use. We identify the existing finish and wall condition before discussing repair or renewal.
Wet-Dash Roughcast
Small small stones is mixed with the binder and cast onto the prepared wall. This is commonly called wet dash or harling in Scotland.
Dry Dash or Pebble Dash
Clean small stones is thrown into a fresh receiver coat. The stone remains visible and creates the finished colour and texture.
Through-Coloured or Silicone Roughcast
Modern specialist systems can provide a textured, coloured finish. Base coats, primers, receivers and application conditions must follow the selected system.
What is included
How Roughcasting Work Is Assessed
We check the wall before agreeing whether the job needs a local repair, preparation and coating, or wider roughcast renewal.
- 01Inspecting the existing roughcast and likely moisture sources
- 02Removing loose material within the agreed work area
- 03Preparing and repairing the background where required
- 04Applying the agreed base and textured finish
- 05Protecting openings, roofline, drainage and neighbouring surfaces
Before we quote
Details That Can Cause Roughcast to Fail
Cracks and loose render are not always only a surface problem. We look at the wall itself and the places where rainwater reaches it.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters, leaking joints and cracked downpipes can keep one wall area wet.
Windows, doors and roof joins
Open seals, failed sills and roof-to-wall details can direct water behind the finish.
Ground level and wall base
Splashback, raised paths and weak bottom of the wall details can contribute to low-level staining or breakdown.
Movement and previous patches
Recurring cracks or mismatched repairs may need closer investigation before another surface treatment.
Local roughcasting service
Roughcasting Across Motherwell and Central Scotland
OnPoint RoofCare accepts roughcasting enquiries from Motherwell, Hamilton, Wishaw, Bellshill, Airdrie, Coatbridge, East Kilbride, Glasgow and nearby areas. The company is liability insured and all agreed work is guaranteed.
Show us the wall
Send safe photographs of the damage and the wider wall.
Check the cause
We check the finish, the wall underneath and nearby gutters and downpipes.
See what is included
The preparation, chosen finish and guarantee are explained before booking.
Forty local guides
Choose Your Roughcasting Area
Each guide explains the housing, wall details and weather exposure that may affect roughcasting in that town. Send the postcode if you are unsure whether the property is covered.
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Roughcasting FAQs
Roughcasting Questions and Answers
These answers explain the main differences and the checks needed before work is agreed.
Can you see cracks or loose roughcast?● Send us a wall photo
What is the difference between roughcasting and wall coating?+
Roughcasting forms or renews a textured render layer on the wall. A wall coating is normally a thinner protective or decorative finish applied over a suitable existing surface. Loose or failed roughcast needs repaired before any coating is considered.
What types of roughcast are available?+
Common options include wet-dash roughcast, dry-dash or pebble-dash finishes, and modern through-coloured or silicone roughcast systems. The wall background, exposure and desired finish guide the choice.
Can damaged roughcast be patched?+
A local repair may be practical when failure is limited and the surrounding finish remains secure. Texture and colour can weather differently, so an exact invisible match cannot be promised.
Does cracked roughcast always need replaced?+
Not always. The crack pattern, movement, hollow areas and moisture source need checked before deciding between local repair and wider renewal.
Can roughcasting help stop penetrating damp?+
A sound external finish can help shed rain, but damp may also come from gutters, downpipes, roof joins, openings, ground levels or internal moisture. The cause should be identified rather than covered over.
Can roughcasting be completed in wet or freezing weather?+
Application depends on the product, temperature, wind, rain and drying conditions. Work should follow the selected system's requirements.
Clear cover, in writing
Know what is covered before you book
Warranty cover depends on the work. These certificates apply to the installations described below; they do not establish a seven-year guarantee for roof repairs or other services.
Complete tiled & slate roofs
For complete new tiled and slate roof installations. Covers qualifying workmanship defects under the certificate terms.
Flat-roof replacements
For flat-roof replacements carried out by our team. The agreed warranty period and expiry date are recorded for your job.
uPVC exterior installations
For qualifying fascia, soffit, gutter, downpipe, bargeboard and cladding installations. The warranty period is agreed for the work.
Sample blank certificates. Cover is subject to the stated terms, including exclusions for storm damage, severe weather and other listed causes. We confirm any applicable cover with your quote.
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