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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. How Thick Should Scratch and Brown Coats Be on Framed Walls? In a traditional three-coat stucco system, the scratch coat and brown coat are the structural backbone of your exterior. When applied to wood or metal framed walls, the scratch coat should be 3/8 […]
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Portland Cement Plaster: The Technical Definition of “Stucco” In Southern California, “stucco” is the vernacular term for the durable, fire-resistant skin found on millions of homes. However, in the architectural and engineering world, the proper technical term is Portland Cement Plaster. This material is
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Winter-Proof Your Home with Durable Stucco Solutions In Southern California, “winter” doesn’t mean blizzards, but it does mean atmospheric rivers, rapid temperature drops, and corrosive coastal fog. These elements are the primary enemy of your home’s exterior envelope. If your stucco has hairline cracks
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Weather-Resistant Building Paper: Protecting Your Stucco System from the Ground Up Stucco is an incredible material. It resists fire, withstands impact, and can last for 50 years. But it has one vulnerability: It is not waterproof. Stucco is a porous, cementitious cladding that absorbs
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Stucco Champions Craftsmanship: The Science Behind the Guarantee In the construction industry, “quality” is often a buzzword. At Stucco Champions, quality is a measurable standard based on chemistry and engineering. When we work on a home in Southern California, we aren’t just making it
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Stucco Myths Debunked: The Engineering Reality Stucco has been the dominant building material in California for over a century, yet misconceptions persist. Homeowners often hear that stucco is “prone to cracking” or “high maintenance.” The truth is that stucco is one of the most
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Proper Stucco Application: What Professional Contractors Always Get Right Stucco isn’t just a finish; it is an engineered protective shield. When installed correctly according to ASTM C926 standards, it protects your home from fire, pests, and the harsh Southern California sun for over 50
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Essential Checklist for a Stucco Project: The Professional Protocol Embarking on a re-stucco project is a significant investment. It involves scaffold, heavy machinery, and a strict sequence of chemical curing times. If one step is missed, the system fails. At Stucco Champions, we don’t
Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. 5 Warning Signs: When to Repair vs. When to Restucco Stucco is one of the most durable finishes in the world, but it is not invincible. In Southern California, our homes endure a “thermal beating”—hot days, cool nights, and seismic tremors. Over time, this