Stucco has successfully been used for centuries and provides a resilient, unified look for residential and commercial facades. The variety of stucco finishes can complement both traditional and contemporary styles. Moreover, stucco is cost-effective as compared to various exterior coatings, it may be applied at a rapid rate and is extremely durable. Stucco has the lowest annual maintenance cost when compared to other claddings.
Stucco is a cementitious material so cracking can occur under certain conditions. Cracking presents aesthetic as well as water entry concerns. It is impossible to eliminate cracking entirely, but understanding what impacts stucco walls will lead to better stucco installations.