These differences in material affect where the material can be used and how it can be applied.
Plaster exterior siding.
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Stucco is the only exterior siding that can improve a building s ability to withstand an earthquake studies have shown.
Stucco however is made from portland cement lime and sand.
Stucco siding is a siding material made of portland cement sand lime and water.
Cement fiber siding resists cracking splitting rotting and swelling.
Some advantages of stucco include a natural resistance to fire lasting durability and low maintenance.
Stucco type of siding is also easy to install fire retardant and resists rot mildew and molds.
Products known as exterior plaster are made from a mixture of lime plaster of paris and water.
Resistant to termites and other insects.
Traditional stucco siding installation.
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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.
High performance to withstand winds up to 140 mph.