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3 Coat VS 1 Coat Stucco System Comparison Resource

Choosing between a 3-coat stucco system and a 1-coat system can be a tough decision if you’re not familiar with how they differ. Each system has its unique features, advantages, and best-use scenarios. To make it easier, this infographic breaks down the key aspects of both, including thickness, durability, and installation processes. Whether you’re tackling a […]

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How Thick Should a Stucco Brown Coat Be?

The thickness of a stucco brown coat is a critical factor in ensuring the durability, strength, and longevity of the stucco system. Whether used in a traditional three-coat system or a one-coat system, the proper thickness is essential to achieve optimal performance.Brown Coat Thickness in a Three-Coat SystemIn a traditional three-coat stucco system, the total […]

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What is a Stucco Brown Coat?

A stucco brown coat is the second layer in a traditional three-coat stucco system, which is commonly used in residential and commercial construction.This layer plays a crucial role in the overall durability and appearance of the stucco finish. The brown coat is also used in one-coat stucco systems, providing similar benefits, just in a more […]

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What Is A Stucco Scratch Coat?

The stucco scratch coat comes up a lot when people start researching stucco and it is just a single coat that is part of the three coat stucco process, but there is more to it than just being a simple base coat.What Is A Stucco Scratch Coat?A stucco scratch coat is the second process in […]

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Does Stucco Come In Different Colors?

There are a lot of different facets to stucco in general, with many different procedures and so on. One question that people ask is whether stucco comes in different colors, which I assume is referring to stucco not being painted. Let’s dive in!Does Stucco Come In Different Colors?To answer this question, yes, stucco comes in […]

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What Is Plaster Stop Used For?

There are many different elements that make up the stucco process and when we look at the lathing portion of that system, there are even more confusing elements involved like plaster stop. So, what is plaster stop and what is it used for? That is what this article is all about, so let’s take a deep […]

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What Is Stucco Weep Screed & How Is It Used?

There are a few components of stucco that have people asking more questions than usual and stucco weep screed is one of those elements that always comes around. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular questions regarding weep screed and try to solve some of the mystery around weep screed.What Is Stucco Weep […]

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Stucco Sheathing

Stucco can have many different substrates, or backing that can be found these days and knowing what they are and how they differ can greatly impact your construction project.

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What Is Stucco Lath?

Take a quick look at the whole lathing process in a nutshell. Identify components and hardware that are typically used in the process and what they are used for.