Stucco and Stucco Repair El Paso, TX
Plaster-like material that can be put either on masonry or frame walls with no joints or seems, available in many colors. It will usually be applied in three coats with a total thickness of ¾ of an inch. The common process of application is wrapping the existing house frame with tar paper and chicken-wire, applying scratch cement on top of the chicken-wire and once the scratch cement is cured, a brown coat is applied.
The final stucco color coat is applied in the desired color and finish. In order to reduce the cracking of the scratch coat, a stucco wrap (membrane like material) that may be used before applying the scratch coat. The stucco wrap creates a drainage path for water and moisture to escape. The stucco finish is highly common and considered very durable and low maintenance.
The final stucco color coat is applied in the desired color and finish. In order to reduce the cracking of the scratch coat, a stucco wrap (membrane like material) that may be used before applying the scratch coat. The stucco wrap creates a drainage path for water and moisture to escape. The stucco finish is highly common and considered very durable and low maintenance.