Stucco And EIFS Repair

How Is Cement Stucco Installed?

Installing cement stucco is not an easy feat and it should only be done by trained professionals.

The first step in installing cement stucco would be to nail building paper over the wall you intend to install stucco to. Only galvanized nails should be utilized that may not rust with time. Install the papers making sure that they overlap at least 6 inches at the vertical seams.

The next phase is to set up galvanized lath or netting over the building paper. Mixed stucco mixture with water. This stucco mixture must certanly be blended with a specific proportion, wrong of proportion will give poor installation. Over the length three coats of cement stucco is applied. The initial coat is called the scratch coat is directly applied over the lath material which is 3/8 inches thick and its raked with something with the ? deep grooves.

Another layer is called brown coat which is applied with ¾ inches thickness. The past coat or exterior coat is of ? inches thick and is often colored to your desired color.

Why Cement Stucco?

Cement stucco provides a beautiful finish to the surface walls of your house. It may be textured in different ways to offer it a variety of finished effects that look beautiful on your house. Cement stucco is often preferred by homeowners than wooden siding since it is more preferred by insurance companies than any exterior building material.

Cement stucco is resistant to water, rotting and subsequent molding unlike any type of external wall coatings. Cement stucco provides resistance against fire and that's why insurance companies will lower your insurance premium when you have stucco installed at homes. Ensure that you contact your insurance company to learn more.

Cement stucco can also be energy efficient since it provides good insulation to your house.

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