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Materials for Stucco
Stucco is a combination of cementitious ingredient(s), aggregate,
and water. Other materials are sometimes added to enhance performance
of the fresh or hardened plaster. More.
Installation Standards
There are two main standards organizations in North America, the
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Canadian
Standards Association (CSA). ASTM generates consensus documents
with the input of many people, including contractors, engineers,
architects, and material producers/suppliers. They agree on what
constitutes “best practice” and develop standards to
reflect that. These documents cover the ingredients and the application
of portland cement plaster, or stucco. More.
Performance
Exterior portland cement plaster is subject to all types of weather
conditions, from hot to cold and wet to dry. The weather-resistant
finish is durable in all climates. Certain aspects of performance
are highlighted here. More.
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