Stucco Expansion Joints

Stucco Expansion Joints

Why are Stucco Expansion Joints Important? The stucco facade on any building will expand and contract with temperature changes.  This alone would not cause any problems if the temperature changes were uniform across the entire facade, and the building structure that...
Stucco or EIFS in Layman’s Terms

Stucco or EIFS in Layman’s Terms

EIFS stands for “Exterior Insulated Finishing System”.  This is basically a foam insulation board mounted to the outside of the building, then covered with a mesh before having a thin layer of stucco applied over the top as the visible exterior finish.  This type of...
Stucco Or Siding?

Stucco Or Siding?

Stucco is beautiful and ads curb appeal to any home.  If Stucco is installed correctly with all the necessary flashing, weep screeds, drainage plain and expansion joints, it will last a lifetime and add to the overall look and feel of your home.  Stucco is made from...
3 Most Asked Stucco Questions

3 Most Asked Stucco Questions

1) Should I Be Afraid of Stucco? Afraid? No… Cautious, yes.  If stucco is installed correctly along with all necessary flashings, expansion joints and drainage plains etc… it will have a long and beautiful life on any home. Caution should be utilized as many...