Scratch Coating

A scratch coating is a coating of cement that is applied over wire mesh or chicken wire. This first layer or coating is used to bond the final coats of stucco to the siding area. It is normally sprayed or troweled on then scraped or scrathced with a wire brush or scratch tool to create a rough bonding surface.

Depending on the specifications and final application there are 2 to 3 layers of stucco that can be applied.

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Stucco

Stucco is a construction product made of a cement mixture used as an exterior siding. It is a concrete, lime and water mix that is either sprayed on or troweled on by hand. It is very hard and durable and a color addative can be mixed into the stucco for a beautiful finish.

Stucco is usually applied over wooden walls that are covered with tar paper and chicken wire or galvanized metal screening. Stucco is usually applied in either two or three coats depending on the final applicatio...

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Stucco Repair

Although stucco is a very durable product it can get damaged, deteriorate or crack. Generally speaking stucco is damaged mostly by water infiltration and or exposure. Excessive water exposure can crack or wear away the stucco and damage to the underlying structure may occur.

The first thing that you must do in order to repair stucco is to access the damage and remedy the source of that damage. Generally by fixing any water exposure or waterproofing will deter any further damage.

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Stucco Wire

Stucco is applied over a wire and foam insulation material. After the wire is installed a scratch coat is applied as a first layer which bonds with the wire and creates a scratch layer that the stucco can be applied to.

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