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Stucco is a cement plaster wall covering primarily used on the exterior of a structure. It is usually a mix of sand, Portland cement, lime and also water; plus, contractors will mix in additives like fibers and synthetic acrylics that add strength and flexibility.

Of course, as with any substrate made up of cement, reinforcement is required to resist movement and cracking. Wire mesh lath, which is attached with staples to the structural framing, is nested in the base coat which provides the necessary reinforcement needed for stucco.

It can be applied to wooden walls if you have a waterproof barrier or a minimum water resistance like tar paper or Tyveck stucco wrap to help the application cure correctly. Flexible acrylic finishes provide the stretch and elasticity to bridge over cracks, which improves appearance and limits the passage of the moisture under the substrate.

In general, stucco repair should not be attempted by novices unfamiliar with plaster. Stucco repair really requires an experienced professional plaster substrates. Of course, each project has its own characteristics and problems which sometimes require unique solutions.

Please, we are more than happy to get out and give you a free repair or new project estimate.

[stuhk-oh]

Examples Word Origin

noun, plural stuccoes, stuccos

  1. An exterior finish for masonry or frame walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and laid on wet.
  1. Any of various fine plasters for decorative work, moldings, etc.

3. Any of various finishes made with cement, plaster, or mortar, as albarium.

  1. A wall, facing, molding, or other work made of such materials.

verb (used with object), stuccoed, stuccoing

  1. To cover or ornament with stucco.