wood frame: Stucco on Wood Frame Homes
- 10/08/08 03:54 AM
Exterior walls of a house can have many different finishes such as brick, wood, vinyl, or stone. Another common finish material is stucco, which has been in use for hundreds of years. In the U.S. it may also be called "exterior cement plaster". It provides a durable finish, is economical, and creates an aesthetically attractive surface. When stucco is applied to an exterior wall, the type of surface to which it is applied governs the method of application. Stucco is basically a thin layer of concrete. It is porous and will develop very small cracks which, over time, provide (1 comments)