Reasons to Use Stucco

Choosing the right building material or cladding material for a property can make a big difference to its overall appearance, and stucco is a material that is especially common in properties across the southern states. The reason for this is that stucco is really at its best in dry areas as it can absorb water, which means it really isn’t such a good material if you are in a particularly rainy part of the country. At its basic essence, stucco is a material that is made by combining cement, sand and water which will then dry over the structure of the property to make for an attractive and resilient exterior for the property.

Protecting The Exterior Of A Property

One of the main reasons to use stucco whether you are building a new property or renovating an existing property is that stucco is very durable in the majority of dry conditions. It cannot be torn off by high winds, and stucco is also fire-proof and is a solid surface that will keep pest animals out too, so in many ways it does have advantages over other materials such as properties that have wood siding on the exterior. This is one of the main reasons that many people will choose to use stucco for their construction or renovation work, or even be among those people that will look to purchase properties that have a stucco exterior already in place.

Colors And Decorative Elements Of Stucco

While stucco offers a durable exterior to your home, another of the key factors that has helped it to become one of the most popular building materials is that it is actually also a very attractive material that offers a beautiful exterior for a home too. The natural light sandy color of traditional stucco is one of the most common sights in many residential areas across the southern states of the country, and the light color also helps with reflecting heat in these areas too. However, if you are looking for an attractive exterior for a property, you can also have different colored stucco finishes too, so if you do have your heart set on a particular color for your home, but also want the tough resilient stucco shell for your home, this is also an option.

Different Types Of Stucco

The traditional type of stucco is one that is made with sand, lime, cement and water, and in some cases this can be supplemented with other fibers that can help to strengthen the overall material. The advantage of using traditional stucco is that it is especially attractive and is very durable, but where it isn’t applied correctly or there are other external factors, it can crack and cause some structural issues if it isn’t monitored and maintained appropriately. The other option is synthetic stucco which can be applied over a foam board, and doesn’t have the same issues with cracking and structural problems. However, synthetic stucco also needs to be monitored as it can trap moisture within the wall, while it is also not as resilient against pest animals such as termites.

Combining Stucco With Other Building Materials

Another of the big advantages that comes with working with stucco in construction is that it just works so well with other building materials, and can provide an absolutely beautiful final result for the property. Whether you are combining it with uPVC windows for energy efficiency and a modern appearance, or you are using natural stone or painted detailing around the walls of the property, these can all look absolutely stunning when used in construction.

The durability and resilience of stucco also means that it can also help to reinforce other building materials within the frame of the property, to help give the property a much more solid and resilient shell that will last for decades to come.

Finding The Right Contractor For Stucco Work

When it comes to carrying out work with stucco, it is very important that you do your research properly when you are looking for the right contractor. Because stucco needs an experienced hand when it is used in construction to prevent the potential issues such as cracking that can lead to structural damage, you should look for a well established company that has an excellent reputation. Looking for online review sites that have testimonials from existing customers, as well as speaking with other people in your area can help you here.

Make sure that you approach several different companies with a specific brief of what you are looking for, and then compare the quotations that you receive in detail to make sure that these quotations are on a like for like basis. If you find a good stucco contractor, you can be confident that they will deliver a beautiful and attractive finish that will help protect your home for years to come.

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