Stucco offers an attractive, durable, and versatile exterior finishing solution when renovating or revitalizing commercial buildings. Upgrading aged, worn siding with modern stucco cladding can transform the aesthetics of offices, retail stores, hotels, apartment complexes, and other structures. Beyond the… Read More
Anyone who has experience with Smooth Finish Stucco, often known as Santa BarbaraFinish, understands that these finishes are considered to be some of the moststunningly beautiful architectural surfaces. The smooth, variegated finish reeks of class and is in high demand… Read More
The Stucco Manufacturer’s Association of California has the following description of the benefits of Stucco as quite possibly the optimum siding for buildings: “Aesthetic appeal and versatility of design have for centuries captured the imagination of architects and builders. Portland… Read More
Important Information About Stucco Color Conventional stucco color pigments are subject to normal variations – and cannot be counted on to absolutely / positively be color perfect. Minor variations in stucco color are normal and should be expected. At Apptek… Read More
What Are The Different Stucco Textures That Are Available? The most common stucco textures and stucco colors typically seen today in the San Diego and California region are shown on the following pages and were supplied to us by Technical… Read More
What Are My Options And Relative Costs To Improve The Appearance Of My Stucco? Power Washing:When the existing stucco and its related components are structurally stable and without substantial deterioration, a simple power washing can remove much of the accumulated… Read More
Acrylic finishes are synthetic stucco color coat finishes that are used as an alternative to conventional color coat. Apptek, San Diego stucco contractors typically uses acrylics over conventional lath, scratch and brown coat. Acrylic finish colors are far more stable… Read More
All building professionals should know that conventional, cement based stucco has, by its nature, a very low coefficient of elasticity. Small cosmetic cracking that is caused by the curing and shrinking of the plaster typically are minor, but to be… Read More
Stucco Damage Why Does Stucco Deteriorate? Properly installed stucco can last many decades; at least 40-50 years under normal conditions. But stucco long life can be shortened dramatically by certain influences. Typically, the influence with the greatest impact is moisture… Read More
Why Do Seaside Homes Experience Greater Exposure To Stucco Damage Than Other Properties? Though liquid water cannot pass through the cement matrix of stucco that has been properly installed, moisture (as opposed to liquid water) can permeate to some degree… Read More