It s an excellent option especially for a modern and southwestern style of homes since it draws attention to the home s architectural details.
Plaster exterior siding.
Resistant to termites and other insects.
Applied in three coats over a lath base it provides a solid durable and seamless home exterior.
Stucco is the only exterior siding that can improve a building s ability to withstand an earthquake studies have shown.
High performance to withstand winds up to 140 mph.
There are numerous benefits for choosing stucco as siding for home exteriors including noise reduction energy efficiency low maintenance longevity and versatility.
Traditional stucco siding installation.
Stucco type of siding is also easy to install fire retardant and resists rot mildew and molds.
After a major earthquake in california engineers discovered that framed two story buildings sided in the traditional three coat stucco had a far better survival rate than other structures.
Some advantages of stucco include a natural resistance to fire lasting durability and low maintenance.
Stucco however is made from portland cement lime and sand.
Products known as exterior plaster are made from a mixture of lime plaster of paris and water.
Stucco siding is a siding material made of portland cement sand lime and water.
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