Orange County Remodeling: Stucco Walls and Siding

Stucco Walls & Siding

One might believe that such a popular, highly effective and efficient building material like stucco to be a complicated mixture of strange and complicated chemicals but nothing could be further from the truth. In reality and as any Orange County hardscaper will tell you, stucco is merely a mixture of fine sand, Portland cement, hydrated lime, and water. Though the standard mixture is quite simple there are more exotic mixes of stucco that use rocks, larger pebbles, and different types of cement which help create different looks. If a party is interested in a more exotic stucco mix speaking with an Orange County hardscaper will help determine if a particular mix will work in any given scenario.

Orange County hardscapers apply stucco wet and in three separate coats to wire mesh, building paper and sometimes plywood. In other instances stucco is applies to framed surfaces as well as concrete blocks and at times older stucco. Orange County hardscapers will trowel stucco on by hand and then wait 24-48 hours to apply the second and sometimes third coats, waiting for the previous application to dry. Following the final application an Orange County hardscaper will leave the stucco wet as to allow for curing and to prevent the damage that quick drying can cause.

Stucco is popular among Orange County hardscapers as well as contractors and homeowners because it is a porous material that allows moisture to pass through it which helps prevent the rot and damage that occurs in other materials. For those individuals who might want to paint their stucco walls it's advisable to consult with an Orange County hardscaper to find out if their climate is one suitable for that as paint can restrict the release of moisture and thereby cause damage.

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