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
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Stucco Cracking 101
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
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
Seaside Homes Stucco FAQ
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
Why Does Stucco Deteriorate?
Properly installed stucco can last many decades; at least 40-50 years under normal conditions. This long life can be shortened dramatically by certain influences. Typically, the influence with the greatest impact is moisture intrusion. Of course stucco is designed as… Read More
Stucco Repair
How to repair stucco Properly installed stucco can last 40-50+ years under normal conditions. This long life can be shortened dramatically by certain influences such as moisture intrusion. Fixing stucco portions of a home that are damaged You can fix… Read More
Sandblasting
Apptek San Diego answers frequently asked questions about sandblasting. Find out more about restucco here. Apptek and Sandblasting: Apptek Stucco does not provide sandblasting services. Sandblasting can be provided by independent sandblasting contractors. What is Sandblasting? Sandblasting is a process utilizing a… Read More
How to Accelerate your Construction Schedule
We have recently observed that due to the improved construction market some of our builder customers find themselves under pressure to meet tight schedules, so we thought it might be beneficial to point out some ways that builders can accelerate… Read More
Liquid Applied Building Envelope Membrane
The Green” building industry has asserted that the “airtight building” (which also infers “watertight building”) should be the new standard. The industry also concludes that despite being airtight, it is also strongly desirable that buildings be vapor permeable – thus… Read More
Interior Plaster
Interior Plaster by Apptek Gypsum Plaster, Venetian Plaster, Lime Based Plasters, Clay Plasters, and The New Hi-Tech Affordable Alternatives The Skilled Plastering Craftsmen at Apptek are familiar with the professional application of the many textures and products offered today by… Read More