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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. What Is Stucco Lath? An In-Depth Guide to the Hidden Skeleton If stucco is the skin of your home, the Lath is the skeleton. Without it, the heavy cement cladding would simply slide off the wall. Lath is the critical reinforcement layer—comprising metal wire, […]
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. What Is One-Coat Stucco? An In-Depth Guide to Energy Efficiency The name “One-Coat Stucco” is one of the most confusing terms in the construction industry. It implies a single layer of material. In reality, it is a sophisticated, multi-layered assembly designed to meet California’s
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. A Comprehensive Guide to Stucco Tools: Expert Insights and Practical Advice Stucco application is an ancient trade, and while the materials have evolved, the tools remain surprisingly traditional. Whether you are a DIYer attempting a small patch or an apprentice looking to build your
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. What Is a Three-Coat Stucco System? The Gold Standard Explained In the world of exterior cladding, there are shortcuts, and there are standards. The Three-Coat Stucco System is the latter. It is the traditional, time-tested method of applying Portland cement plaster that has protected
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Stucco Scratch Coat: A Detailed Exploration of the Foundation Layer In a traditional Three-Coat Stucco system, the strength of the wall comes from the bottom up. While the finish coat gets all the attention for color and texture, it is the Scratch Coat
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Stucco Color Charts Selection Selecting the perfect color for your stucco finish can be a challenging yet exciting process. With a multitude of options available from various manufacturers, it’s essential to have a resource that simplifies this selection. This guide collates seven popular stucco color charts, providing a comprehensive overview to aid in your decision-making.
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Missing Link: Implications of Stucco Without Weep Screed In the hierarchy of stucco components, the Weep Screed is the unsung hero. It is the metal flashing at the foundation line that allows trapped moisture to exit the wall system. However, many homes built
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Does Stucco Come in Different Colors? An In-Depth Look One of the most persistent myths in exterior design is that stucco is just “grey cement” that must be painted. This is false. Modern stucco is an Integral Color System, meaning the pigment is mixed
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. LaHabra Stucco Color Charts: A Comprehensive Technical Guide In Southern California, LaHabra Stucco is synonymous with “The Stucco Look.” Founded in Anaheim in 1926, they essentially invented the colored finish coat industry. However, navigating their color system can be confusing because not all colors
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. How to Cut Through Stucco: A Comprehensive Tool Guide Cutting into stucco is a necessary evil for many home improvement projects, from installing a new window to running an electrical conduit. But stucco is not drywall. It is a rigid, 7/8″ thick layer of
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