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 […]
You might be wondering how you would go about attaching wood to a stucco wall, which is a totally different material and you want to make sure that you don’t cause any problems down the road, too…right? This article will go into detail about how you should attach any type of wood to just about any […]
If you have stucco on your home and noticed that a window is starting to leak or maybe has been leaking for awhile, then you will definitely want to find out what the problem is and how to go about fixing it. I have fixed many windows with this same exact scenario and it is usually […]
Metal buildings are great and I personally am a huge fan myself but a lot of people don’t really like the look of the siding, which is typically a series of ridges and valleys and seem to be reminiscent of a metal roof. People often wonder if it is even possible to apply stucco to a […]
T1-11 siding was a great siding in the 80’s and it can still look good today but it might not appeal to everyone and I get a lot of questions from people who ask if they can cover their T1-11 siding up with stucco.Can You Apply Stucco Over Existing T-111 Siding?Yes, you can go directly […]
Shipping containers are relatively cheap and can make nice little buildings on your property but they are quite ugly in their natural state. If you could only stucco a shipping container, then it would make it way more appealing to look at, right? I have never personally applied stucco to a shipping container myself but I […]
Everyone knows that you can apply stucco to walls using a hock and trowel but that takes a lot more skill to do and to make it all look good too! Spraying stucco would be a lot easier for people but can it be done?Can Stucco Be Sprayed On?Yes, you can spray stucco on walls […]
Construction projects can be chaotic at times, having to juggle all of the different contractors, choosing materials and all of the other decisions. Another thing most people don’t think about is the order that the processes must go in, like stucco and sheetrock, for example. Usually sheetrock will be hung after the lath portion of the […]
Everyone knows that you can stucco a traditional house but what about a mobile or manufactured home? Is it possible to stucco one of those? If so, what steps do I need to take to get the job done right and what issues should I be aware of?Can You Stucco A Mobile Home?Yes, you can […]
Installing stucco is pretty straightforward if you do enough research and have the right mixing ratios and application techniques but weather plays a factor too and some people ask whether or not you are able to apply stucco in the rain.Can Stucco Be Applied When It Is Raining?It is possible to apply stucco when it […]
Sand is an important ingredient for all of the plastering portions of stucco but there are a ton of different sands out there nowadays and choosing which sand is the “right sand” can be daunting. There are a few choices you have when choosing sand, the “standard” sand that it specified by building codes and specialty […]
Stucco on walls and soffits are pretty standard and everyone has seen them coated in some sort of a stucco system but I get a question that comes up a lot and that is whether or not a foundation can be stuccoed… Good Question! There is a short answer to this question but there are a couple […]
It can be confusing when you look around trying to find out the cost to stucco your project and the information out there can be confusing or incorrect… Am I Right? There are a wide range of price factors that go into the cost of stucco and knowing what those are will help you figure out a […]
The paper is a line of defense against moisture and is also referred to as the water resistive barrier in a three coat stucco system. Simple hand tools and attention to minor details are all it takes to install it. I am laying out the way I would recommend doing it and know that there […]
