Stucco however is made from portland cement lime and sand.
Plaster exterior siding.
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Cement fiber siding resists cracking splitting rotting and swelling.
Products known as exterior plaster are made from a mixture of lime plaster of paris and water.
There are numerous benefits for choosing stucco as siding for home exteriors including noise reduction energy efficiency low maintenance longevity and versatility.
Resistant to termites and other insects.
Stucco siding is a siding material made of portland cement sand lime and water.
These differences in material affect where the material can be used and how it can be applied.
Stucco is the only exterior siding that can improve a building s ability to withstand an earthquake studies have shown.
After a major earthquake in california engineers discovered that framed two story buildings sided in the traditional three coat stucco had a far better survival rate than other structures.
Some advantages of stucco include a natural resistance to fire lasting durability and low maintenance.
High performance to withstand winds up to 140 mph.
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Stucco type of siding is also easy to install fire retardant and resists rot mildew and molds.