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Why Sheathing (Plywood or OSB) Is Critical for Stucco Installation If you’re planning a stucco project, it’s easy to focus on textures and colors—but what’s underneath the stucco matters just as much. A strong, stable foundation starts with sheathing, typically made from plywood or oriented strand board (OSB). This hidden layer plays a vital role […]
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What Is a Weep Screed and Why Does It Matter in Stucco Installations? When planning a stucco project, most homeowners focus on the finish and color—but what lies beneath the surface plays a much bigger role in protecting your home. One critical but often overlooked component is the weep screed. What Is a Weep Screed?
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Weather-Resistant Building Paper: Protecting Your Stucco System from the Ground Up When installing a stucco system, success starts with the unseen layers. One of the most critical components is weather-resistant building paper (WRBP) — a barrier that shields your structure from moisture damage and ensures your stucco finish holds up for years. What Is Weather-Resistant
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Paint-Ready Stucco Finish: The Flexible Foundation for Exterior ColorBy Stucco Champions What Is a Paint-Ready Stucco Surface? A paint-ready stucco finish is a white or gray stucco base designed to be painted after it cures. It gives homeowners and builders the flexibility to choose custom colors, coordinate with HOA requirements, or delay final painting to
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Pigmented Stucco Finish: What Homeowners Need to KnowBy the Experts at Stucco Champions What Is a Pigmented Stucco Finish? A pigmented stucco finish is a color-integrated exterior coating where color is mixed directly into the stucco material before application. This means the color is consistent throughout the layer—if the surface gets scratched or chipped, the
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DIY Stucco Application: What Every Homeowner Should Know Before Starting Tackling a stucco project on your own can be rewarding—but it also comes with challenges that can affect durability, appearance, and even your home’s structure. If you’re a hands-on homeowner or DIY enthusiast, here’s what you need to know before mixing your first batch of
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Proper Stucco Application: What Professional Contractors Always Get Right If you’re a homeowner or builder planning stucco work, the application process can make or break your project. At Stucco Champions, we follow a tested, step-by-step process that guarantees lasting results and protects your property from future damage. Here’s what goes into a proper stucco installation:
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What Homeowners Need to Know Before Starting Stucco Work Written by the Experts at Stucco Champions Planning to apply stucco to your home? Here’s what matters most. Know What Stucco Does Stucco is strong, weather-resistant, and energy-efficient. When installed right, it lasts over 50 years and protects your home from moisture and heat. Common benefits:
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ASTM C1063 and C926: The Two Stucco Standards You Shouldn’t Ignore Written by Stucco Champions — your go-to experts for code-compliant stucco systems in Southern California. When stucco is installed properly, it can last for decades — but cutting corners or skipping steps can lead to major problems down the road. That’s why two national
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Code-Compliant Grade D Paper for Stucco: What It Is and Why It Matters Written by Stucco Champions — your trusted exterior stucco specialists in Southern California. When it comes to stucco, success starts before the first coat is applied. One of the most overlooked — yet critical — materials in a stucco system is Grade
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