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Applied to metal lath, three coats form a
7/8-inch total thickness. A vapor-permeable, water-resistant building paper separates the plaster and lath from water-sensitive sheathing or framing. Cementitious stucco has
high impact resistance and sheds water, but it also breathes, allowing water vapor to escape. It is a proven system that works in all climates.
Strength & Beauty Traditional stucco provides a tough exterior that resists attack - from woodpeckers to weed wackers, to
grocery carts. That inherent toughness is beautifully complemented by the variety of colors and
textures available. Whether its you business or your home, appearance is an important consideration in selecting a wall cladding. You can select a color and texture consistent
with the message and image you wish to convey. Color & Texture Color is determined by selecting
cement and aggregate color, and quite often modified by adding mineral oxide pigments to the plaster mix. Texture is achieved by selecting aggregate size, controlling finish
mix consistency, and using special treatment techniques during and after application of the finish coat plaster. Texture gives substance and character to the plaster surface.
It can be used to provide highlights, depth, continuity, segmentation, and even achieve the look of a completely different construction material such as wood timbers, brick,
or stone masonry construction. (From www.Cement.org )
Traditional Portland cement plaster (stucco) is a time-tested exterior finish. It consists of Portland cement-based materials and sand, mixed with water to form a workable
plaster. Portland cement, the same material that is the basis for the hardened properties of concrete used to build super-highways, bridges, and skyscrapers provides strength,
durability, and toughness in Portland cement plaster.
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From Florida to Minnesota, traditional stucco is a proven system that works in all climates.
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Portland cement plaster is applied either by hand or machine to exterior and interior wall surfaces in two or three
coats. It may be applied directly to a solid base such as masonry or concrete walls, or it can be applied to a metal lath attached to frame construction, solid masonry, or
concrete construction. Applied directly to concrete masonry, Portland cement plaster provides a tough 1/2-inch thick facing that is integrally bonded with the masonry
substrate. When applied to metal lath, three coats of plaster form a 7/8-inch total thickness. A vapor-permeable, water-resistant building paper separates the plaster and lath
from water sensitive sheathing or framing. Portland cement plaster has high impact resistance, sheds water, but breaths, allowing water vapor to escape. It’s a proven system
that works in all climates. Traditional Stucco Is Strong And Beautiful
Traditional Portland cement stucco provides a tough exterior that resists attack from woodpeckers to weed whackers. That inherent toughness is beautifully complemented by the
variety of colors and textures available. Appearance is an important consideration in selecting a wall cladding. You can select a color and texture consistent with the message
and image you wish to convey.
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Traditional stucco provides a strong, beautiful, low maintenance finish.
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Color is determined by selecting cement and aggregate color, and quite often modified by adding mineral oxide
pigments to the plaster mix. In many areas, factory-prepared finish-coat products are available. Pre-pigmented packaged cements also can be used to achieve the desired stucco
color or pre-weighed mineral oxide pigments can be added to the finish coat stucco during mixing.
Texture is achieved by selecting aggregate size, controlling finish mix consistency, and using special treatment techniques during and after application of the finish coat
plaster. Texture gives substance and character to the plaster surface. It can be used to provide highlights, depth, continuity, segmentation, and even achieve the look of a
completely different construction material such as wood timbers, brick, or stone masonry construction. To confirm the suitability of a desired color and texture, be sure to
ask your plasterer to provide a sample panel for evaluation prior to starting work. Portland cement
plaster has a well documented history of proven performance in extreme climates from the desert southwest of Arizona, to the severe winters of Minnesota, to the hot-humid
Florida summers. It performs in all climates. That durability is complemented by its versatility.
Portland cement plaster provides an ideal finish or cladding for any building construction system including concrete, concrete masonry, brick masonry, wood frame, or steel
frame. Portland cement stucco can be applied to any flat or curved surface either inside or outside.
Dont Mistake Traditional Stucco For "EIFS"
Portland cement plaster (sometimes called traditional stucco) should not be confused with the exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) or synthetic stucco systems that
have become popular but more recently have been the subject of controversy as a result of performance problems, including water leakage and low impact resistance.
Synthetic stucco consists of a polymer based laminate that is wet-applied, usually in two coats, to rigid insulation
board that is fastened to the wall with adhesive, mechanical fasteners, or both. Polymer based (PB) systems, sometimes known as thin coat, soft coat, or flexible finishes, are
the most common. The base coat for PB systems is usually only 1/16 in. thick and finish coat thickness is typically no thicker than the maximum sand particle size in the
finish coat. While the PB skin repels water very effectively, problems arise when moisture gets behind
the synthetic stucco and is trapped inside the wall. Trapped moisture eventually rots insulation, sheathing, and wood framing. It also corrodes metal framing and metal
attachments. There have been fewer problems with EIFS used over solid bases such as concrete or masonry because these substrates are very stable and are not subject to rot or
corrosion. Polymer modified mineral based (PM) exterior insulation and finish systems are sometimes
known as thick coat, hard coat, or rigid finishes. The mineral base is Portland cement, while the polymer is usually an acrylic. PM systems have greater impact resistance than
the PB systems, but are typically less than 1/3 the thickness of traditional three-coat stucco.
Traditional Stucco is Ideal For Concrete Wall Systems
The durability and versatility of traditional Portland cement stucco provide a great finish for other concrete building systems including concrete panels, insulating concrete
forms (ICFs), and autoclaved aerated concrete. Depending on the condition of the concrete surface, Portland cement plaster may be directly bonded to the concrete or applied to
metal lath attached to the wall. When directly bonded to the concrete a dash bond coat or surface
applied bonding agent is typically needed to enhance the bond between the plaster and the concrete. When concrete surfaces are extremely smooth or contaminated with excessive
form oil metal lath is used as a plaster base. Metal lath can be mechanically attached to concrete, ICF, or to autoclaved aerated concrete walls to provide a base for durable,
traditional three-coat Portland cement plaster exterior. Concrete masonry provides an excellent base
for direct application of Portland cement plaster in 2 or 3 coats, consisting of base coat(s) and a finish coat. The use of open-textured concrete masonry units promotes
mechanical keying between the plaster and base masonry wall. Because plaster and concrete masonry undergo similar volume changes, they are inherently compatible.
Traditional Stucco Works Great On Frame Construction
Portland cement plaster has been used over frame construction in the United States since before the turn of the century, long enough to develop proven procedures for
installation. When Portland cement plaster is selected as the exterior surface for frame construction, metal lath is attached to framing members. Vapor permeable,
water-resistant paper is applied over sheathing before attachment of the lath. The paper protects the sheathing and interior of the wall from outside moisture intrusion
without trapping moisture vapor in the wall. Furring dimples in self-furring lath, furring nails, or
other furring attachments hold the lath about 1/4 inch away from the sheathing, frame, or solid base wall. This permits the Portland cement to penetrate lath openings and
surround the metal strands, embedding them. As the scratch coat plaster hardens, the lath and plaster become rigidly interlocked with the lath, essentially performing as
reinforcement. Encasement of the metal also protects the metal lath against corrosion. Lath may be
expanded-metal lath, woven-wire lath, or welded-wire lath. A variety of accessories are also available for use in different plaster installations. Movement joint accessories
isolate plaster panels from building movement and accommodate thermal- and moisture-induced volume changes in the finished plaster. Flashing redirects moisture to building
exteriors. Foundation weep screeds serve as a plaster stop and directs moisture to wall exterior. The availability of different types of metal lath and accessories increases
the versatility of Portland cement plaster and contributes to its serviceability in many applications.
Get It Right With PCAs Stucco Manual
For the right planning and preparation of Portland cement plaster over frame, concrete, or block, the first step is to follow the guidelines given in PCA’s Portland Cement
Plaster (Stucco) Manual. The result will be an attractive stucco finish having the toughness and durability of concrete. For unlimited design possibilities in a tough,
durable, and beautiful exterior cladding, use traditional Portland cement plaster. Click Here to order the Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) Manual or call PCA
toll-free at (800) 868-6733. Stucco Manufacturers Association
2402 Vista Nobleza
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 640-9902 / Fax: (949) 640-9910
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