There are so many questions and so many things you need to know before buying a house that it can literally make your head spin. Do I want a house or a condo? Should I buy into an HOA or not? How much money will I need? And so on. As a buyer, it's in your best interest to learn everything you can about the home buying process before you begin, if you want to make an educated decision about one of the largest investments you will probably make in your lifetime. However, the one issue many people fail to consider is whether or not buying one of the many stucco homes is advisable. But you can't answer that question until you actually know what stucco homes are and how the pros and cons of stucco homes could affect the home itself. So let's begin by talking about what a stucco home is then we'll
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In fact, stucco makes a great building surface that is durable, fire resistant and it can be added to just about any surface whether that be brick, wood or something else. Stucco is usually applied using two or three coats that have been applied over a metal reinforcing mesh. A one-inch layer of stucco could effectively add a one-hour fire rating to a wall.
What Are Some of the Drawbacks To Owing a Stucco Home?
Although stucco does very well at repelling moisture in normal climates, it doesn't do very well in a rainy environment because it has a tendency to become oversaturated. Unfortunately this could lead to the wood and other building materials getting and staying wet over time.
Stucco is considered a fairly brittle material so if you live in a location where the ground isn't prone to shifting, then it's a great option. However, if you live in an area where ground movement is common or in an area that's prone to earthquakes, then stucco might not be the best way to go. Additionally, stucco is pretty much maintenance free; however, it can, over time, develop tiny hairline cracks, which can be easily patched by using an elastomeric
In fact, stucco makes a great building surface that is durable, fire resistant and it can be added to just about any surface whether that be brick, wood or something else. Stucco is usually applied using two or three coats that have been applied over a metal reinforcing mesh. A one-inch layer of stucco could effectively add a one-hour fire rating to a wall.
What Are Some of the Drawbacks To Owing a Stucco Home?
Although stucco does very well at repelling moisture in normal climates, it doesn't do very well in a rainy environment because it has a tendency to become oversaturated. Unfortunately this could lead to the wood and other building materials getting and staying wet over time.
Stucco is considered a fairly brittle material so if you live in a location where the ground isn't prone to shifting, then it's a great option. However, if you live in an area where ground movement is common or in an area that's prone to earthquakes, then stucco might not be the best way to go. Additionally, stucco is pretty much maintenance free; however, it can, over time, develop tiny hairline cracks, which can be easily patched by using an elastomeric