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Expert advice on stucco repair, maintenance, and protecting your property.
What is One-Coat Stucco? Understanding Foam-Backed Systems
The term "One-Coat Stucco" is a misnomer. Discover how this modern, proprietary system uses rigid foam and fiberglass-reinforced cement for energy efficiency.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
Stucco Tools Guide: Trowels, Floats, and Lathing Gear
From aviation snips to sponge floats, learn about the essential plastering tools required for lathing, applying base coats, and finishing stucco.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
What is a Three-Coat Stucco System? The Traditional Method Explained
The three-coat stucco system is the traditional standard for exterior cladding. Learn about the WRB, scratch coat, brown coat, and finish coat.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
The Stucco Scratch Coat: Thickness, Mix, and ASTM C926 Curing
The scratch coat is the foundation of a traditional 3-coat stucco system. Learn about the proper mix ratio, required thickness, and the critical 48-hour moist curing process.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Cut Through Stucco: Tools, Dust Control, and Lath
Learn how to safely cut into stucco for repairs or additions without damaging the surrounding wall or the critical weather-resistant barrier behind it.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
Stucco Materials at Home Depot: What to Buy, Verify & Source Elsewhere
Use this guide to understand which stucco materials may be suitable from Home Depot, which specs must be verified, and when a plaster supply yard is safer for lath, WRB, accessories, finish coat, and color matching.
February 29, 2024 · 5 min read
Where to Buy Stucco Materials: Big-Box, Supply Yard or Manufacturer Direct?
Compare where to buy stucco materials for patches, repairs, re-stucco, and full wall systems, including big-box stores, plaster supply yards, manufacturer distributors, and what specifications to verify before purchase.
February 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Can You Stucco a Shipping Container? Steel, Lath, Foam & Moisture Limits
Learn when stucco may be possible on a shipping container, why direct bonding to steel is risky, and how framing, lath, foam, drainage, corrosion control, and engineering affect the design.
February 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Can You Stucco Over T1-11 Siding? When to Remove, Lath & WRB Rules
Learn when stucco may be applied over existing T1-11 siding, when removal is smarter, and how sheathing condition, WRB, flashing, lath, weep screed, fasteners, and trim depth affect the result.
February 29, 2024 · 4 min read