Stucco has been around since Ancient Greece and has been used as a tough exterior finish ever since. It is so popular because the way stucco contractors make and install the product makes it incredibly strong and resilient to all weather.
First, stucco contractors choose their base material, which decides how coarse the end product will be.
They mix the base with cement, lime, clay, sand, and admix to fully strengthen the mixture. The pigmentation is also added at this time to the proper specification to ensure proper color when it's applied to the home.
After this, the stucco is bagged and sent for purchase all across the world. It comes in all sorts of colors and can be used in every environment, though it is most commonly used in the southern part of the United States.
The contractor will simply take their bag of stucco, mix it with water, and apply it to the exterior of the home being finished. They allow the stucco mixture to dry, and it becomes a tough yet beautiful material that will protect the home for years to come.
For more information on how stucco is made, refer to the video embedded in this page.
