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What is stuco?

Stucco or render is a material made of aggregates, a binder, and water. Stucco is applied wet and hardens to a very dense solid. It is used as decorative coating for walls and ceilings and as a sculptural and artistic material in architecture.

Stucco may be used to cover less visually appealing construction materials such as metal, concrete, cinder block, or clay brick and adobe.

Stucco is an excellent choice for home exterior. It is made of Portland cement, lime, sand and water.

Stucco provides a hard, durable, weather-resistant outer surface to protect your home from the elements. That's\' why it is suitable for brick walls, stone masonry, etc.

However, over time, stucco exteriors can suffer small chips, fractures, stains, and fading and may need repair.