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Stucco is a great alternative to vinyl and wood siding. |
Stucco Siding
Written by
Elizabeth Wood
Editor In Chief, United Home Improvement
Stucco siding is a durable material made of a cement mixture,
consisting mainly of water, sand and lime. Like vinyl, it is a
resilient material that requires very little maintenance. It is
also fireproof, waterproof and weatherproof. However, it is
permeable to water vapor. For this reason, some stucco is made
with an acrylic finish to guard against moisture escaping from
the walls. An acrylic finish will increase the longevity of your
stucco siding for up to 50 years.
Typically, a stucco application consists of two to three layers
of various cement mixtures, applied over a wire mesh. The wire
mesh is attached to the sheathing and studs of the house.
Alternatively, stucco can also be applied over an Exterior
Insulation and Finish System. Exterior Insulation and Finish
Systems or EIFS are multi-layered exterior...more |
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