Crushed Cockle Shell Harling - 15kg - Technical Aggregates

Crushed Cockle Shell Harling
[15kg]

£26.95

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Pack size: 15kg

Size: 6-10mm

Coverage Coverage will depend on the skill of the applicator, the density of cover required and wastage during application. As a guide application rates in the order of of 3kg per sqm may be expected. ie a 15kg pack could be expected to cover approximately 5sqm.

UK Sourced crushed natural cockle shell specifically sized for the renovation of harling (Pebble Dashing).

Also suitable for external plant topping.

Harling: Is a Scottish term describing the technique of providing a waterproof render to stone buildings, the technique has also been adopted in other parts of the UK and is known as Pebble or Dry Dashing.
Based traditionally on lime mortar, but more recently cement mortars have been used to provide a provide a base course. Stone chippings, pebbles, crushed and whole shells is then broadcast onto the surface and lightly pressed in to provide a durable surface.

The technique has been used on buildings form modest sea-side cottages to famous buildings including the Great Hall in Stirling Castle.

Customer Enquiry: Mr M. Blyth 4/9/08
I am trying to find a suitable match to the shell harling I have on my house. The original shell is very white with a hint of light pink. I was told it was Barra shell. Have you anything that might suit and is it possible to get a small sample to compare with my existing finish.

Specialist Aggregates Replied:
Barra Shell Harling is a product that we are frequently asked for, unfortunately to the very best of my knowledge the shell is no longer worked on the Islands of the Outer Hebrides.
Our mixed scallop and cockle shell harling is a close match, however, Barra Shell came from beaches where the shells are up to 10,000 years old, this is in contrast to our product which is made from "new" shells that heve not had the time, wind and wave action to bleach them to the white colour as described.

Top Tip: For renovation work soak the shell harling in an "Oxy" fabric cleaner for at least 24 hours - it will not bleach the shell completely but it will go a long way towards it .

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