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  1. Composition

    The basic composition of stucco is lime, water, and sand.
    The difference in nomenclature between … See more

    Stucco - Wikipedia

    • Stucco or render is a construction material made of aggregates, a binder, and water. Stucco is applied wet and hardens to a very dense solid. It is used as a decorative coating for walls and ceilings, exterior walls, and as a sculptural and artistic material in architecture. Stucco can be applied on construction materials such as metal, expanded metal lath, concrete, ci… See more

    Traditional stucco

    As a building material, stucco is a durable, attractive, and weather-resistant wall covering. It was traditionally used as both an interior and exterior finish applied in one or two thin layers directly over a solid masonrySee more

    Sculptural and architectural use

    Stucco has also been used as a sculptural and artistic material. Stucco relief was used in the architectural decoration schemes of many ancient cultures. Examples of Egyptian, Minoan, and Etruscan stucco reliefs rema… See more

    Modern stucco

    Modern stucco is used as an exterior cement plaster wall covering. It is usually a mix of sand, Portland cement, lime and water, but may also consist of a proprietary mix of additives including fibers and synthetic acrylics that … See more

    Further reading

    • Grimmer, Anne Grimmer. The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco. Technical Preservation Services, Heritage Preservation Services Division, National Park Service.
    • Ling, Roger, ed. (1999). Stuccowor… See more

     
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