Used mainly in building and architecture contexts to describe external wall textures. The architect specified roughcast for the building's facade.
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Visual Texture
Roughcast suggests a visually and tactilely uneven, pebbly surface, not smooth. The roughcast texture on the cottage gave it a traditional appearance.
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Rustic Implication
This term often conveys a rustic or less refined finish compared to smooth plaster. They preferred the charm of a roughcast finish to modern, sleek materials.