When stucco installation is done perfectly, it can certainly help make the home more fire retardant, less prone to noise pollution, and more energy-efficient. Nonetheless, if stucco installation is not properly maintained or is poorly installed, countless stucco issues can arise which can eventually severely damage your home. What Causes Stucco Issues? Oftentimes stucco related […]
Read MoreTraditional hard coat stucco can be used to cover walls in a home or commercial building as it is a highly durable material. The cement and plaster composition of hard coat stucco makes it very fire resistant; moreover, it can last up to fifty years before needing to be replaced. Main Advantages Of Hard Coat […]
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With winter fast approaching, anyone who lives in the North East area should start preparing for snowy conditions. It is easy to forget about the exterior of your home until the weather starts to get warmer again. However, for people with stucco finishing homes, now is the time to think about how your stucco home […]
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There was a time when stucco was an extremely popular building material and many brand new homes were being built with it. But as time went on it started to fall out of favor and fewer homes used this type of building material. Still, there are some parts of the country where it is still being used […]
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Because of stucco’s non-absorbent surface, when mold grows on stucco it will generally grow directly on the surface. There must be two important factors involved for the mold to be able to grow, these are water, and organic materials, which feed the mold. These materials can be anything that is organic and from the earth, […]
Read More MoldYou finally got that house done; everything is in place except for the finishing touches. You have been eyeing a particular stucco design for a while, dreamed about it even. Unfortunately, it is during the winter, and you are not sure if that stucco is doable at all. Probably you have just moved into that […]
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There are different kinds of outdoor build materials commonly used in both residential and commercial properties. Stucco, for instance, is commonly used throughout the home. Traditional stucco is a hard coat product applied to the outside of a house. Once set, the stucco forms a durable, protective layer against the elements. Synthetic stucco, a more expensive option […]
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Stucco is actually a relatively popular material for building, though it was even more popular several years ago. A number of older homes are made with stucco, but the material is starting to come back a little, with more people choosing it for something a little different and opting to have stucco fences around their […]
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Stucco is an incredibly popular way to insulate, fireproof, and provide an attractive finish to your home. Unfortunately, applying a good stucco finish is an art even though it’s easy to identify. A good stucco job will have no cracks, a solid texture throughout, and will be one uniform color. No cracks mean the stucco […]
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Although stucco is a superb decorative surface choice for the majority of homeowners, most stucco applications completed in the past two decades are improperly installed. Poorly done stucco can eventually cause leaks, mold, and various structural damages. Surprisingly, most of these issues may go undetected since many of the damages are inside the wall until […]
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