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Roughcast

usgb/ˈrʌfkæst/Volume
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Construction Term

Used mainly in building and architecture contexts to describe external wall textures.

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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.

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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.

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They preferred the charm of a roughcast finish to modern, sleek materials.
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