6 Benefits of Using Stucco for Your Exterior Finish

Stucco is a combination of water, lime, sand, and cement. You can apply the material to your exterior wall for beauty and quality benefits. In addition, the combination of strong substances creates an incredibly durable wall. 



See the benefits of applying stucco to your exterior walls as a finish.

1. Energy-Efficiency

Sand, crushed marble, and cement are dense substances. When manufacturers combine them, the result is a heavy-duty material that provides excellent insulation.

Stucco is even thicker and a better insulator than brick or vinyl. Hence, you can use stucco exteriors to reduce noise and create an air-sealed interior.

2. Durability

The sand and cement in stucco make the material resilient and strong. If you are in an area with extreme weather conditions, like heavy rainfall and hail storms, choose stucco walls. Stucco siding also repels insects.

You only have to ensure the proper installation of your stucco walls. Proper installation and good maintenance can make the stucco wall last for several decades.

3. Low Maintenance

Normally, exterior siding requires frequent maintenance, especially if the house is in a place that experiences extreme weather conditions. While vinyl and brick require regular maintenance, stucco is a low-maintenance material.

In most cases, you just have to pressure wash your exterior siding to get rid of hard water stains. Also, be on the lookout for hairline cracks.

4. Architectural Styling

Stucco fits in with practically any architectural styling and home design. You can use it for contemporary design, rustic mid-century, modern ranch, American bungalow, and many more styles. You can even add murals and mosaics to the stucco siding to boost your home's appearance.

Similarly, stucco's multiple layers create a highly-textured surface that is perfect for businesses and modern homes. Your options are swirled, smooth, racked, pebbled, and coarse. Other options include smooth sweeping, rough texture, or concentrated applications.

You can use a single texture or combine multiple textures to suit the style of your home or business. Stucco materials are also available in a variety of finishes, enabling a huge number of design possibilities. Usually, people use stucco siding for a classic and smooth wall that effortlessly draws attention.

Stucco is also the go-to material when you want your house to have a Southwestern look.

5. Many Color Options

While other siding materials have limited color choices, stucco provides a wide range of color options. A specialized contractor can help you mix various colors to get a solution that has the ideal custom shade for your home. Also, you can always repaint the stucco wall with another color once you are tired of the current stucco color.

6. Fire Resistance

None of stucco's ingredients are combustible or flammable, which makes the material fire-resistant. Also, the material's unique installation style prevents the rapid spread of fire. The installation typically consists of several layers that increase the thickness of your wall. 

Stucco's fire-resistant qualities are far better than some other construction materials, such as vinyl and wood. Stucco’s fire-resistant capabilities are similar to brick or stone, but even stone and brick often crack when exposed to high temperatures.

Due to stucco's fire-resistance qualities, the material is often a popular choice for covering other fire-resistant construction materials. For instance, builders often use stucco to cover brick, stone, and wood frames on homes. So, if your home is in an area prone to wildfires, install stucco siding.

Choosing stucco as your siding material is only half the journey, as you need proper installation. Stucco Done Right LLC provides excellent stucco services. Our team is experienced and uses the latest equipment to repair and install stucco. Contact us for more information.