Pebbledash (or Roughcast) is a fairly uncommon exterior wall finish, described by Wikipedia as: “a coarse plaster surface used on outside walls that consists of lime and sometimes cement mixed with sand, small gravel, and often pebbles or shells… Roughcasting incorporates the stones in the mix, whereas pebbledashing adds them on top.”
I met the owners of this grand Queen Anne style mansion last weekend and heard about their plans for exterior restoration next summer. They’ve signed a contract with the painting contractor and have a lead on a craftsperson to restore the multiple stained glass windows in the house. It is wonderful to meet people willing to invest in giving fabulous houses the treatment they need to last another 150 years. I’m looking forward to seeing it again after the work is completed!
Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners was written for people who love old houses and want to do right by them. It contains 720-pages of information including more than 2,000 photos and drawings to help homeowners understand what is significant about their house and how to preserve the character-defining features while making the house function for 21st century lives.
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Ask your local bookstore to contact their W.W. Norton rep to order copies.
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