Materials & Systems

Stucco

"A cement-based plaster applied in multiple coats over a metal lath or masonry substrate. Traditional 'three-coat' stucco is durable and widely used in the Southwest and California."

In detail

Standard stucco assembly: scratch coat, brown coat, finish coat. Usually painted with elastomeric or acrylic masonry paint every 5-10 years. Hairline cracks are normal; wider cracks may indicate structural movement.

Synonyms & Related Terms

Cement plaster Hard-coat stucco

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