Stucco Over DensGlass Guide (Enhance Your Home’s Exterior)

DensGlass

DensGlass sheathing is popular because of its impressive strength and superior weather protection. And, it can be finished with a wide range of materials including brick, wood, and vinyl siding. But can you stucco over DensGlass? Of late, a lot of homeowners are returning to stucco because it’s durable and quite attractive. So, if you … Read more

Troubleshooting Cement Board Stucco (7 Problems To Avoid)

PermaBase Cement Board

A cement board and stucco combo creates an aesthetically appealing, moisture and impact-resistant system. Compared to other stucco substrates, cement board simplifies the installation process and it’s one of the reasons why a lot of people are turning towards this combination. However, apart from the many benefits associated with cement board stucco, there have been … Read more

Stucco Over CMU Walls (Benefits, Risks, And Application Tips)

Concrete Masonry Units

CMU is an abbreviation for concrete masonry units. It’s commonly known as cinder block, concrete block, and other names amongst contractors. CMU refers to a standard-sized rectangular block that is used for construction. It’s usually made out of Portland cement, water, and fillers. If you are interested in building your residential or commercial property with CMU, … Read more

Stucco Without Sheathing (An In-Depth Guide)

Stucco

Stucco is undeniably one of the most durable and attractive finishes you can have on your exterior walls. It is fire-resistant, affordable, and low-maintenance. If you want to install stucco, the recommended method is to apply it over sheathing. The sheathing acts as a backing material for the stucco to adhere to. But can you install … Read more

8 Common Stucco Over Foam Problems (Explained)

There are two reasons why you may be interested in installing Stucco over foam board. The first is because you like Stucco’s versatile finish, which is a durable and low-maintenance material. Secondly, you want to increase the R-value or insulation of your home using foam. Stucco over foam is professionally known as the exterior insulated … Read more

Stucco Over Spalling Brick (Is It Acceptable?)

Spalling-bricks

Spalling is when brick masonry deteriorates to the extent that chunks of bricks begin falling from the structure. It usually starts as tiny cracks on the bricks, which get bigger with time. It’s a serious issue, and the entire structure may become unstable if not dealt with. There are many causes of spalling bricks. However, … Read more

Can You Stucco Over Slump Block? (Explained)

White stucco texture

Because of their structural diversity and elegance, slump blocks are a common building material. Slump blocks are a type of concrete that is usually removed from the mold before it sets. The slumped design looks great and can be easily combined with other wall systems. You can find slump blocks in a wide range of weights … Read more