Stucco siding is a siding material made of portland cement sand lime and water.
Plaster exterior siding.
Products known as exterior plaster are made from a mixture of lime plaster of paris and water.
Stucco however is made from portland cement lime and sand.
Some advantages of stucco include a natural resistance to fire lasting durability and low maintenance.
Stucco is the only exterior siding that can improve a building s ability to withstand an earthquake studies have shown.
Applied in three coats over a lath base it provides a solid durable and seamless home exterior.
Traditional stucco siding installation.
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Stucco type of siding is also easy to install fire retardant and resists rot mildew and molds.
Cement fiber siding resists cracking splitting rotting and swelling.
There are numerous benefits for choosing stucco as siding for home exteriors including noise reduction energy efficiency low maintenance longevity and versatility.
High performance to withstand winds up to 140 mph.
Resistant to termites and other insects.
It s an excellent option especially for a modern and southwestern style of homes since it draws attention to the home s architectural details.