The Textbook of Architecture

Glossary · R

Roughcast

Also called pebbledash, harling

An external render of lime and coarse aggregate thrown on to the wall, leaving a rough texture; often whitened, and favoured by Voysey and the Edwardian architects.

See also: Tile-hanging

Where it appears in the book

A feature of Arts and Crafts, Edwardian architecture.

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Roji · Roof comb · Roof garden · Rose window · Royal cubit · Rustication · Şadırvan · Sahn