Hi there
I'm not sure if this is the right forum for my particular query. I live in an old property which still has its original roughcast in Dorset Pea although it has been patched in places over the years. Some parts badly need patched although I am considering a complete re-roughcast. As the original Dorset Pea is no longer available I am open to similar alternatives. A builder used the new Dorset Pea aggregate whilst replacing a lintel & I don't like it as much as all. The aggregate isn't rounded like before & more jaggy if that makes sense. I'm not sure if I'd want my whole property done in this new mix, but I do like the look & colour of the original. The base is a nice caramel brown colour & I'd like to replicate that if possible. It has stood the weather well & hides many a sin, as opposed to lighter finishes. I include a photo of the front of my property prior to the most recent repair job to the lintel. Any suggestions that would best match my desired look are greatly appreciated.
I'm not sure if this is the right forum for my particular query. I live in an old property which still has its original roughcast in Dorset Pea although it has been patched in places over the years. Some parts badly need patched although I am considering a complete re-roughcast. As the original Dorset Pea is no longer available I am open to similar alternatives. A builder used the new Dorset Pea aggregate whilst replacing a lintel & I don't like it as much as all. The aggregate isn't rounded like before & more jaggy if that makes sense. I'm not sure if I'd want my whole property done in this new mix, but I do like the look & colour of the original. The base is a nice caramel brown colour & I'd like to replicate that if possible. It has stood the weather well & hides many a sin, as opposed to lighter finishes. I include a photo of the front of my property prior to the most recent repair job to the lintel. Any suggestions that would best match my desired look are greatly appreciated.
