Definitions
- Describing a method of roughcasting or plastering a wall with a mixture of lime, sand, and water. - Referring to the process of covering a wall with a layer of small stones or pebbles. - Talking about a traditional Scottish technique of finishing exterior walls.
- Describing a method of plastering a wall with a mixture of cement, sand, and water. - Referring to the process of creating decorative moldings or sculptures using plaster. - Talking about a technique of finishing exterior walls with a smooth, decorative surface.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are methods of finishing exterior walls.
- 2Both involve applying a mixture of materials to the wall surface.
- 3Both can provide a textured or decorative finish.
- 4Both have been used for centuries in various cultures.
- 5Both require skilled labor to apply properly.
What is the difference?
- 1Materials: Harling uses a mixture of lime, sand, and water, while stucco uses a mixture of cement, sand, and water.
- 2Texture: Harling creates a rough, textured surface, while stucco creates a smooth, decorative surface.
- 3Application: Harling is typically applied by hand, while stucco can be applied by hand or machine.
- 4Usage: Harling is more commonly used in Scotland and other parts of the UK, while stucco is more common in Mediterranean and Spanish-style architecture.
Remember this!
Harling and stucco are both methods of finishing exterior walls, but they differ in their materials, texture, application, origin, and usage. Harling is a traditional Scottish technique that creates a rough, textured surface using a mixture of lime, sand, and water, while stucco is a method of creating a smooth, decorative surface using a mixture of cement, sand, and water that originated in ancient Rome and is more common in Mediterranean and Spanish-style architecture.
