Stucco-n You: Preserving and Repairing Old Stucco
Stucco is a cement-based solution applied as a two- or three-part exterior coating. It's primarily used in residential buildings or small commercial structures. Until the late 1800s, the plaster, like a standard mortar mix, was made with lime. But, the rise of Portland cement changed their composition and turned them into a harder variant. Continue reading to learn more. Revival-Style Architecture At the start of the 20th century, the introduction of revival-style architecture resulted in the resurgence of demand for stucco. The material was associated with many historic structural designs, including Pueblo, Tudor, Mission, Prairie, Art Deco, and Spanish Colonial. The plaster has always been popular for a variety of reasons. It's inexpensive and is very versatile. It can simulate the look of finely dressed stonework, especially when lined or scored to create ashlar features. A coating over brick, log, rubble stone, fieldstone, or wood frame can give the structure...