HOW IS STUCCO MADE

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Stucco forms when Portland cement materials, sand and water that are mixed together to create a plaster. It is very versatile and there are many types of Stucco that are http://www.phoenixstuccocontractor.com/ formed out of varying raw materials. There are different types of stucco.

TRADITIONAL STUCCO
To form traditional stucco, lime is often used instead of Portland cement. Another benefit of stucco is that it is convenient and very easy to use. The mixture is usually combined on site and ready to apply within minutes.

SYNTHETIC STUCCO
The difference between synthetic (also known as acrylic stucco) and traditional stucco is that cement and lime are not used in synthetic stucco. Instead acrylic resin is used and adds a water resistance quality to the mixture. One of the other benefits of synthetic stucco is that it dries evenly and very quickly. It also makes the stucco flexible and less prone to cracking.

STUCCO THICKNESS
The appropriate thickness of Stucco is determined by what materials are present in the mixture and whether lath has been used. Lath should always be used over frame construction and is sometimes used over solid substrates which include concrete masonry, cast-in-place concrete and precast concrete. Whenever lath is used, it is best to apply three coats of stucco plaster for a total plaster thickness of about 7/8 inch.