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Stunning Stucco Home Updates: Best Colors for a Red Roof | Stucco Champions

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Stucco Colors for Red Roofs: Balancing Warmth and Architecture In Southern California, the “Red Tile Roof” is iconic. Whether it is genuine Spanish clay tile or modern concrete S-tile, the roof is the dominant visual feature of the home. This fixed element often paralyzes […]

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Stunning Mediterranean Stucco Homes: Colors and Maintenance Tips | Stucco Champions

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Mediterranean Aesthetic: A Technical Guide to Old World Stucco In Southern California, the Mediterranean style is more than a design trend; it is our architectural heritage. From the Mission Revival of San Juan Capistrano to the Tuscan estates of Newport Coast, this style

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How to Safely Apply Stucco Base Coat Cinder Block After Rain | Stucco Champions

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Rain Delay: Applying Stucco Base Coat to Cinder Block After a Storm In Southern California, our rainy season is short but intense. For homeowners and contractors mid-project, a soaked cinder block wall presents a critical decision: Do we apply the scratch coat now,

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How to match 1980s mall stucco texture showing professional sampling and application techniques for seamless commercial repairs

How to Match 1980s Mall Stucco Texture – Expert Guide | Stucco Champions

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Reviving the Retro: How to Match 1980s Commercial Stucco Texture If you own a commercial property or an apartment complex built in Southern California between 1975 and 1990, you likely have “The Mall Texture.” This distinct finish—characterized by deep vertical grooves and a rough

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Fix Stucco Patch Rust Stains Before Painting – Expert Tips | Stucco Champions

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Fixing Stucco Rust Stains: Is It Surface Damage or Structural Decay? Seeing an orange or brown streak running down your freshly patched stucco is a homeowner’s nightmare. In Southern California, where coastal salt air accelerates corrosion, rust stains are more than just an eyesore—they

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White Stucco and Gray Brick Homes: Stunning Ideas and Tips | Stucco Champions

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. White Stucco and Gray Brick: The Technical Guide to Mixed Masonry The combination of crisp white stucco and textured gray brick is a defining aesthetic of modern Southern California architecture. From the “Coastal Farmhouse” styles in Newport Beach to the “Modern Tudor” renovations in

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A professional technical infographic from Stucco Champions titled "Can You Successfully Stucco Over Foam Board? Expert Tips and Warnings," showing one contractor applying a base coat over green rigid foam insulation panels while another contractor holds an "Expert Tips & Warnings" checklist in front of a residential home.

Can You Successfully Stucco Over Foam Board? Expert Tips and Warnings

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Stucco Over Foam Board: Success Tips & Warnings If you are trying to fill a decorative gap around a window, create a custom architectural “pop-out,” or insulate a small addition, you might be wondering: “Can I just glue foam to the wall and stucco

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Stucco window flashing installation showing proper techniques to prevent leaks and protect weep screed drainage systems from window water intrusion

Stucco Window Flashing: Prevent Leaks and Water Damage | Stucco Champions

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Stucco Window Flashing: Prevent Leaks and Water Damage In Southern California, water damage rarely comes from a hole in the middle of a wall. It almost always starts at an opening: a window or a door. Stucco is a reservoir cladding; it absorbs moisture.

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