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Stucco, Stucco Siding, Stucco repairs. Stucco Contractor and EIFS. Acrylic stucco. Concrete-based stucco.
Stucco is a mixture of sand, lime, cement and water. It usually is applied in three coats over wire lath or styrofoam. The stucco can be finished with a smooth texture, raked, swirled or pebbled stone. Cracks should be repaired immediately to prevent further damage caused by rain and moisture. Dirty or stained stucco can be cleaned with a solution of half a cup trisodium phoshare (TSP) to a gallon of water plus some dishwasher detergent. Apply with a stiff brush, then hose off.
Stucco can be painted or colouring can be added to the cement. Acrylic stucco is much easier to clean than concrete-based stucco but does not allow the wall to dry if water gets behind the stucco.
Stucco-sided houses are excellent for blocking wind. Unless damage, stucco siding requires little maintenance. Periodic cleaning is required.
Traditional stucco siding usually has an expansive, acrylic-polymer finish, which will expand and contract with the weather. This keeps cracks to a minimum and means
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Pebble stone finished stucco home
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