Housing Giants - July 24, 2008 - (Page 16) process By Michael Dickens, BuildIQ How to Avoid CrACks in 3-CoAt stuCCo We highlight 3 common errors and what you can do to prevent them. Over the last few years, stucco has become a top exterior finish choice for housing giants. However, along with its popularity have come several issues typically caused by cutting corners during the production schedule to save time. As we all know, cutting corners is both risky and costly, and it can hurt a reputation, especially because homes in a community are in full public view, day in and day out. So it’s imperative to arm yourself and your construction teams with the right knowledge and quality assurance procedures to ensure that every stucco finish is installed correctly. Stucco is well-known as a durable, versatile and cost-effective exterior finish for homes. And indeed, when installed correctly, it holds up well under even the extreme conditions of areas like Alaska and Florida. Although stucco is most prevalent in the southwestern U.S., its durability has been proven in all climates, whether hot, cold, dry or wet. Its versatility is best seen when stucco is applied to any flat or curved surface on the outside of a home, such as on architectural details around a window or door, lending style to a home’s façade. Stucco also has a low first cost and typically requires a relatively small amount of maintenance, making it a cost-effective exterior finish. KNOw yOUr stUccO For more information about stucco, the Portland Cement Association offers a how-to guide and technical manual with in-depth descriptions of stucco installations. You can purchase it on PCA’S Web site. 16 hOUsING GIaNts.7.24.08 www.hOUsINGGIaNts.cOm http://www.buildiq.com/ http://www.cement.org/stucco/faq_last.asp http://www.cement.org http://www.cement.org/homes/ch_bs_stucco.asp http://www.housinggiants.com
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