The actual application of stucco plaster varies depending on the use of the stucco and the building materials. For example, if it's applied to water sensitive framing, then there's usually a vapor-permeable, water-resistant layer of building paper below the stucco.
When a stucco contractor is applying stucco to the outside of masonry or a wood lath, you may notice him or her spray them with water. This is a process known as "wetting." It keeps the materials from pulling moisture out of the stucco too rapidly and causing problems.
Irregularities in framing are inevitable, and when they occur in the ceiling or the roof there are a number of options available when installing drywall. One approach we can use is to install furring strips perpendicular to the ceiling joists to level the surface prior to installing the drywall.
Since stucco is a synthetic stone, it's naturally fire-resistant. This can do more than just keep your home safe from fire. A stucco exterior can help reduce your home insurance premiums, so once you've got stucco, you want to make sure to check with your insurance company.
Before it's stucco, the material is a cement plaster made of Portland cement, sand, and water. The plaster can either be applied by hand or by a machine, but either way, it's applied in layers to make sure it's strong.
Would you like pesto with that? Coccia pesto is an integral component of many rich, deeply colored Venetian plasters. The pesto consists of finely ground terracotta particles that produce a deep, natural red clay tone.
