As a surface material, stucco is renowned for its beauty and versatility. In fact, did you know that every building tradition in human history has used stucco in some way, shape, or form? The recipe—usually some combination of cement, lime, and fine sand—may have varied,[...]
Stucco provides a durable, low maintenance finish that adds lots of character to a house. It can be applied with either one coat or three coat process, but there is some confusion about the methods. Let’s take a look at each technique as well as[...]
If you are curious about the future of stucco, look no further than the SMA’s 2019 Market Report. Established in 1957, the Stucco Manufacturer’s Association (SMA) is dedicated to the research, standards, education, training, and promotion of the stucco trades across North America. In 2016,[...]
No matter where you live in the US or Canada, it’s always building season. Which means that building pros don’t have the time to search the web for construction news, building trends, building code updates, and inspiration. Which is why we did the work for[...]
True or False: All STUCCO tapes are the same. If you're Kirk Giordano, the answer is unequivocally false. Of course, we happen to agree, but it's always great to see high-quality professional contractors relying on our tape in the field. "I've lost a ton of[...]
