Steps to stucco your exterior walls

Home is the only place where one can arrive after a long tiring day at office and relax while sharing lovely talk with near and dear ones. If you are to renovate this magical place then a number of options can hit your list. Apart from insulated siding to save energy cost, you can also consider adding natural stone to design your sweet home. If you are thinking of insulating your home then foam insulation is the best option as it not only makes your home comfortable but also adds strength to the building structure. There are several other benefits too which can be enjoyed with this insulating technique. However, another interesting option available for you can be to have stucco exterior.

Here we will discuss how to stucco exterior walls:

• Stucco is plaster with a cement base typically applied in three layers over framed or solid walls to add colors, pigment can be mixed in or stucco can be painted in your favorite hue.
• Brush a concrete agent on the wall and allow it to dry for two or three days then apply stucco directly on wall. The applicati on will begin with a scratch coat.
• Finish coat is applied after the curing period and again allowed to cure for next 36 to 48 hours with periodic misting.
• Applying stucco to wooden surface is different, and begins after the installation of roofing felt. It is then covered with 17 gauge metal netting later followed by the application of scratch coat.