Stucco is made of cement mixed with water, sand and lime. If your stucco home is built well, chances are pretty good that the next few generations of your family can continue to live there. You can use stucco in any color, although painting stucco is not necessary. Stucco is also versatile because you have limitless choice in texture and designs.

Applying exterior stucco is done by first covering wooden walls with tarpaper. Over this a wire mesh screen is placed, which forms a frame for the stucco mix to be applied on. This framework is then covered with the stucco mixture.

Mock stucco siding made of foam insulation board or cement panels fixed to the walls. While synthetic stucco looks exactly like real ancient stucco, it is lighter. The difference is obvious when you knock on real stucco. It sounds solid. Stucco can also withstand moisture as it dries fast without any significant effect on its structure. It is fire resistant.

There is a type of synthetic stucco called the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems or EIFS that tends towards rot. This is a common substitute for stucco. Here the stucco is applied over Styrofoam. But other types don’t have a problem. In any case, its best to consult a professional before applying stucco as you can get proper advice about how to apply stucco and what type to go in for.

Along with stucco siding, stucco trim is recommended at the same time. Painting stucco trim will probably form a major part of your painting expense so better get it done at one time. Stucco siding prevents water from permeating into the building. You can use stucco siding on cement blocks to after the surface is prepared appropriately.

Stucco Stone is referred to as manufactured stone and looks like real stone.
This must be properly installed, or it will develop problems later. Stucco repair, in case you want to replace or rectify a part of the wall, is not as easy as it looks. Repair is easy, but getting the perfect match in finish takes some trial and error. Many stucco companies provide the necessary material that goes into installing the stucco.

There are different kinds of stucco depending on how they are made. Stucco Veneziano or Venetian plaster is a decorative stucco siding option. It comes with a smooth finish. It can be customized to variety of designs. Stucco Lucido is polished stucco that can also be colored. You can apply several coats of polish before bringing it to a shine. Stucco Antico is Italian Venetian plaster in a synthetic non-toxic formula.