Home Depot has a huge selection of different nails and among the hundreds of thousands of nails, there are one that you can use for stucco too. They will usually have nails for nailing off stucco wire, you just need to know what type of nail to look for!Roofing Nails:Roofing nails are the most common […]
Stucco wire is usually attached to a wall using staples, but nails can also be used as an effective alternative for attaching the wire. While there is a vast array of nails available, stucco applications require a specific type of nail, with particular attention to its length, and special coatings that can withstand moisture.What Are […]
Maybe you are familiar with control joints, in regards to stucco walls and you have read up on them a little bit and ask yourself the question, are they necessary? This is not really a yes or no question, as there are a few variables involved that maycontribute to the answer.Do I Need To Use […]
Stucco can be one of the best looking finishes on the exterior of a home, if it is done properly, but larger walls should be broken up with control joints (also referred to as expansion joints) in order to not only be code compliant, but to also help mitigate cracking issues. In this article, we will […]
Stucco paper seems to be something that most people have a lot of questions about because there are so many terms associated with it like 10 minute, 60 minute, one ply, two ply, etc. This is going to be more of a resource guide on what the differences are between the various stucco papers and which […]
Home Depot (HD) carries a lot of materials for stucco projects and I get a lot of questions from people wanting to know what products are suitable for the base coat, finish coat and so on.I decided to make a helpful post outlining what I believe are some of the most common items that Home […]
There are a wide range of different wires that are used in the lathing process of stucco these days, so I wanted to write this post to discuss some of the different kinds available and what they are used for. Certain types of wire are better suited for different things and knowing which type of lath […]
There are so many different types of fasteners used in lathing. Stucco can be applied to virtually anything, so different substrates require different fasteners. Let’s take a look at some of the various types to get a better understanding of the different types and what they are used for.Fasteners Used For Wooden Substrates:Staples – These […]
