What is Pebble Dashing?
Pebble dashing is a cost-effective means of covering unsightly brickwork or breeze blocks and can be used to add a sense of character that is often associated with period properties. By its nature, with its textured appearance and natural rustic charm, pebble dash can drastically transform the look of a building.
The term ‘pebble dash’ is used to describe this externally rendered finish because smooth pebbles or jagged spa are thrown or “dashed” onto a topcoat of render so that they stick to it before it dries and provide a weathering surface. Some pebble-dash renders are referred to as ‘spa ‘, which consists of jagged chippings that are then embedded into and adhere to the render better, which tends to last longer.
As part of our pebble dashing service at Pegasus Plastering we can offer our clients a choice of stone and spa coatings. We provide pebble dashing in Halstead, Essex and the surrounding areas. You can choose a spa stone, which is often used for its distinctive natural colours and textures, or opt for ordinary stones and simply paint them for a more subtle, uniform effect.
Canterbury Spa
Red and grey flint,
with white calcium
Pebbles /Shingle
Canterbury Spa
White calcium and black granite
Pebble Dashing Process
1. Scratch Coat
This is the base layer that forms the bond between the existing brickwork or wall surface and the new surface. It is a coarse sand and cement render coating that is used to cover blemishes and create a flat surface for the top coat to be applied to.
2. Top Coat
The top coat is an even, waterproof external layer of sand and cement render which has a finer consistency enabling the gravel, pebbles or shells to be adhered and embedded into it to create a consistent outer layer.
3. Pebble Dashing
Before the topcoat dries a layer of gravel, pebbles or shells is then applied.
See our recent pebble dashing projects
You can read testimonials from our customers here.
Plinths
We also offer a service for rendering plinths, a vital part of protecting the exterior facade of your property from damp.
The plinth forms a break between the rendered walls and ground level; it is designed to reduce the likelihood of damp affecting your property below the damp course, so it is important to make sure that they are rendered and maintained by a skilled professional.
Plinths typically last about 40 years, but because of their protective function are the most likely part of a building to suffer from damp, so regular checks are advisable.
For more information or to arrange a FREE no obligation quotation, contact us today:
Call Paul on: 07952 874 918
Email: info@pegasusplasterers.co.uk
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We are specialist plasterers based in Enfield in North London and offer our plastering services across North London, Hertfordshire and Essex.
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