No wonder stucco was the finish of choice throughout the western u s.
Pictures of homes with siding over stucco.
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There are numerous benefits for choosing stucco as siding for home exteriors including noise reduction energy efficiency low maintenance longevity and versatility.
Until the 1980s and is one of the world s oldest types of siding materials.
Chip and joanna gaines make this home a standout by applying a warm neutral gray stucco to just a portion of the home s facade breaking up the monotonous color and helping the stone to really shine.
Many of today s stucco however is less durable and can be brittle because they re made of portland cement sand and.
Two tone contrasting body color with eye catching dark trim.
Traditional stucco is extremely strong and durable because it s made of lime sand and water.
Stucco type of siding is also easy to install fire retardant and resists rot mildew and molds.
Elaborate brick or stonework on the first story is usually accompanied by decorative half timbering or exposed wood framework with the spaces between the timbers.
A new roof all new windows including an upstairs dormer and fresh landscaping complete this charmer s makeover.
Stucco siding on a tudor home steeply pitched gable roofs artfully detailed masonry chimneys clustered windows and grand entryways generally make tudor homes easy to recognize.
Stucco is made up of portland cement lime sand water and additives applied in several layers over wood or metal lath.