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A professional technical infographic from Stucco Champions titled "Understanding the Thickness of Various Stucco Walls: A Detailed Analysis," showing a contractor using a caliper to measure a multi-layered wall cross-section while another technician points to a wall diagram on a whiteboard.

Stucco Basics

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

A plasterer using a scarifier tool to score horizontal grooves into wet grey cement on a wall.

Stucco Basics

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

A professional technical infographic from Stucco Champions titled "A Guide to Repairing Hairline Cracks in Stucco Exteriors," featuring two side-by-side illustrations of a contractor in a red hard hat: one using a caulk gun to seal a spiderweb crack and the other using a hand trowel to apply a smooth patch over a hairline crack in front of a modern residential home.

Troubleshooting & Repair

Fix Hairline Cracks on Stucco Exteriors: Professional Guide

Learn when stucco hairline cracks are cosmetic, when they need repair, and how to patch them without creating moisture or texture problems.

January 17, 2024 · 3 min read

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