Properly installed, the lifetime of stucco is a very long time... BUT, the key being ~when properly installed, and over what substrate the stucco is applied.
In wood frame construction, more often than not, an insulative product such as metal skinned foam board is applied over an OSB (oriented strand board), or exterior grade plywood sheathing. An expanded metal lath (which cost about 50 cents per square foot) is the industry standard; however, 1" net wire (poultry Fencing) has been used for decades with quality results, and is economically more desirable ~the efficacy being subject to debate, but either way, the metal within provides the strength of the stucco wall, as concrete has very low inherent strength, is key to the products end quality ~it is only as strong as the re-enforcement within it, and the requirement of said reinforcement being properly attached to an approved substrate material cannot be overstated.
With proper installation, and annual 'patch the cracks'(the nature of life with stucco), the lifetime of the stucco coating will easily exceed 50 years; and if applied to a solid wall (concrete block/poured concrete/tilt-wall/adobe brick) ~the lifetime will likely exceed the time the building is allowed to stand.
Stucco does not require a sealant. You may consider doing a sealant if you are doing stucco concrete to protect from the weather.
Yes, as long as you prep the walls according to the stucco instructions.
Stucco siding works well as insulation in the winter months if the climate is dry and cold. Stucco siding also is fine in cold, windy weather as long as there isn't excessive moisture.
Stucco always cracks. There is no guarantee that it won't. What is able to be done about it is dependent upon if the cracks are large or hairline.
stucco is non-combustible
acrylic stucco should go for around $8/$10.dollors per sq ft.
Antarctica should last as long as the earth lasts.
Should last about 30 minutez
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It should last five to six minutes.
Stucco seals your walls and provides a level of insulation for energy savings. Stucco is also paintable so you can have a wide selection of colors. Only it is not the easiest material to clean. Vinal and wood siding does not seal the walls.
What are the names of stucco pattern. Glenn