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Importance Of Exterior Stucco Toronto

By Betty Cole


Stucco is used to decorate houses and other related structures. Although it can be applied on inner side of a house, it is mainly applied on outer side of a house. Water, lime, Portland cement and sand are main items used during manufacture of stucco. Surface, which has been applied this substance does not only look attracting, but also durable. This commodity is normally applied while wet but it turns into a hard substance as it dries. This commodity is highly used during decoration of walls and even ceilings in houses. Exterior stucco Toronto conceals surfaces that are not attracting at all like those of concrete, adobe, cinder block or metal.

Stucco is generally classified into two main categories. These are the modern and the traditional types. Portland cement, sand and water are used to make modern type. Traditional type is made using lime, water and sand. Sometimes, lime is put into modern type to enhance its permeability and also workability. Acrylics and glass fibers are added to tradition and also modern types for purposes of enhancing their structural characteristics.

Traditional type can be chipped or broken using a hand with minimal difficulties. It has a self healing property that makes it appropriate to work with. Modern type is hard and also brittle. If applied to a surface that is not stable it can crack. The type is generally grey in color owing to color of Portland cement. However, nowadays manufacturers are coming up with different colors to meet demands of customers.

In the olden days, traditional type was commonly used. It was applied on outer and exterior side of the house. One or two layers of this finish were applied on surfaces of masonry, stone or brick. It was used both as sculptural and artistic material. This finish was mainly used for architectural decorations in ancient cultures. Most people living in Toronto, Ontario prefer using modern type to decorate their houses. It is applied as finishing layer. It dries after a short period. Furthermore, working with modern kind is simpler than traditional one.

Stucco is generally durable and attractive. It is normally associated with Spanish-style homes. It is applied directly to concrete and brick primer. It can also be applied over metal siding or wood frame. Surface of this substance is painted with ease. However, applied paint is not long lasting and diminishes after a period of about two to three years. This means it requires to be reapplied now and then. There are different stucco textures. Some of these textures are discussed below.

Cat face is type of texture applied on wall surfaces of houses. These types are either synthetic or traditional. It varies greatly depending on its appearance. The type is classified further depending on space between two nearest inclusions. For this case, finish is mainly applied in two coats. A hand or even hopper gun may be used during its application.

Lace texture is used when hiding imperfections on sides of buildings. This texture is commonly used in both commercial and also residential structures. This is actually the most commonly used type. Another texture kind is called sand or float type. This finish is commonly applied on commercial buildings.

Smooth finish is usually very rare. However, people have realized its importance and its popularity is rising. Cleaning surfaces where this texture has been applied is not challenging. Another type that is closely related to smooth finish is Santa Barbara. This type makes surface appear smooth and also attractive.




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