Traditional Portland cement plaster, commonly referred to as stucco, is a time-tested exterior finish consisting of Portland cement, lime and sand, which forms a workable cementitious based cladding. Portland cement is the same material that is the basis for the durable properties of concrete used to build highways, bridges, and skyscrapers and as such, lends its strength and durability to stucco.
Stucco is a very versatile material that can be applied to just about any structure, with just about any sheathing, and can accommodate flat or curved surfaces either externally or internally. It has great appeal as a result of its versatility with respect to color and texture options and requires very little maintenance because of its strength, impact resistance, fire-resistance, and color-retentiveness. Moreover, stucco is breathable or permeable since it easily transmits moisture, making it resistant to rot and fungus which as a result, can be used in all wet, dry, hot or cold climates.