I'm looking to get my property completely re-roughcast and have decided on both who I'm going with and the finish as I've seen it on another property that he's done. The reason for this post is that I've decided to hold off until the Spring due to it now getting into the colder months. My question is when would be the ideal time to get it done if you had the pick of the calendar year? I was originally thinking of April but since I stay in Scotland I thought that May or even June maybe a better bet and I could get it booked in just now. According to Wikipedia the average high for May is apparently 13 degrees C and the average low is just under 5 degrees C so I'm wondering whether I should hold off until June which has an average high of 15 C and an average low of just under 8 C. I've read that the recommended temperature should be above 5 degrees C. I don't know whether I'm being overly cautious. Any advice?
Roughcasting: best time of year re: temps in Scotland
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essexandy
The Lake Governor
If you've decided who you're going to use for the work, that's the only person you should be having this conversation with.
Monkey Boy
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You can pick a month but can’t pick the weather anyway, just get on with it
Spitandpolish
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Fir that finish cooler temps, 5 and above is good (not freezing) the gear sets better and lasts longer.
Avoiding rain but with moisture in the air cement sets fantastic.
Dry hot summer days are nearly as bad as raining - s**t - avoid.
Also warm sun beating on an applied/freshly finished facade is the worst.
