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Expert advice on stucco repair, maintenance, and protecting your property.
Where to Place Stucco Control Joints: Windows, Corners, Gables & Large Walls
Plan stucco control joint placement around windows, doors, corners, gables, floor lines, dissimilar materials, large wall panels, and architectural reveals while respecting ASTM C1063 limits.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Premixed Stucco for Repairs: Patch Limits, Color Match & Prep Rules
Use premixed stucco repair products correctly: when patch mixes work, when they fail, how to handle color and texture matching, and why WRB/lath/flashing repairs come first.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Identify Stucco Wall Thickness Before Repairs
Learn how to identify existing stucco wall thickness before repairs, including three-coat, one-coat, masonry, finish coat, lath, WRB, and patching concerns.
January 17, 2024 · 4 min read
How Thick Is Stucco? The 7/8" Rule & Exterior Codes
Wondering how thick is stucco on an exterior house? Learn the code thickness for three-coat, one-coat, masonry, scratch coat thickness, and finish coat depth.
January 17, 2024 · 6 min read
What Is a Three-Coat Stucco System? Layers, Cure Time & Use Cases
A technical homeowner guide to traditional three-coat stucco: WRB, lath, scratch coat, brown coat, finish coat, curing, and how it differs from one-coat systems.
January 17, 2024 · 4 min read
Best Tips for Attaching Wood to Stucco Walls | Local Guide
Learn how to attach wood to stucco without relying on the plaster for support or compromising the water-resistive barrier behind the wall.
January 17, 2024 · 4 min read
Residential Stucco Services Guide: Repair, Waterproofing & Re-Stucco
A practical guide to residential stucco services, including three-coat stucco, moisture management, flashing, weep screeds, repairs, and re-stucco options.
January 17, 2024 · 4 min read