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Materials & Specificationsaka: exterior plasteraka: EIFSaka: hard coat stucco

Stucco

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A cement-based exterior plaster finish applied to walls to provide a textured or smooth surface.

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Stucco is a plaster-like exterior finish material applied in multiple coats over a substrate of metal lath, masonry, or foam insulation. Traditional stucco is cement-based (three-coat system), while newer synthetic stucco (EIFS) uses polymer-modified acrylic coatings. Stucco provides weather resistance, fire resistance, and a variety of finish textures.

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