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	eMedicine - Stucco Keratosis : Article by Raymond T Kuwahara
		Stucco keratosis was first described by Kocsard and Ofner in 1965 and later by Willoughby and Soter in 1972.
		Stucco keratosis is a keratotic papule that is usually found on the distal lower acral extremities of males.
		Stucco keratosis appears to be produced by thickening of the epidermis.
	www.emedicine.com /derm/topic407.htm (865 words)

	Plasterers and stucco masons
		Stucco masons apply durable plasters, such as polymer-based acrylic finishes and stucco, to exterior surfaces.
		Plasterers and stucco masons should not be confused with drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers—discussed elsewhere in the Handbook—who use drywall instead of plaster when erecting interior walls and ceilings.
		Stucco may also be applied directly to a wire lath with a scratch coat, followed by a brown coat and then a finish coat.
	stats.bls.gov /oco/ocos210.htm (1855 words)

	Stucco - The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
		Stucco is a material of deceptive simplicity: in most cases its repair should not be undertaken by a property owner unfamiliar with the art of plastering.
		While stucco was usually applied during construction as part of the building design, particularly over rubblestone or fieldstone, in some instances it was added later to protect the structure, or when a rise in the owner's social status demanded a comparable rise in his standard of living.
		Stucco often contained substantial amounts of mud or clay, marble or brick dust, or even sawdust, and an array of additives ranging from animal blood or urine, to eggs, keratin or gluesize (animal hooves and horns), varnish, wheat paste, sugar, salt, sodium silicate, alum, tallow, linseed oil, beeswax, and wine, beer, or rye whiskey.
	www.nachi.org /stucco.htm (5877 words)

	Concrete Walls Stucco Wall
		Stucco wall has been popular in Spanish-style housing and is also becoming more popular in all types of construction because of the simple, yet appealing design.
		Stucco walls were seen as being warmer and more inviting in addition to offering the builder more flexibility in the use of colors and designs.
		In more recent years synthetic stucco has become more popular in many applications due to efficiency and appearance, but extreme caution is required to ensure the installation is properly completed per manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent rot inside of the wall.
	www.aftec.com /stucco_wall.php (712 words)

	Plasterers and Stucco Masons Introduction - Jobs and Careers
		Stucco masons apply durable plasters, such as polymer-based acrylic finishes and stucco, to exterior surfaces.
		Plasterers and stucco masons should not be confused with drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers—discussed elsewhere in the Handbook—who use drywall instead of plaster when erecting interior walls and ceilings.
		Stucco may also be applied directly to a wire lath with a scratch coat, followed by a brown coat and then a finish coat.
	www.ncbuy.com /careers/blsj/job210.html (638 words)

	Stucco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stucco is a material made of an aggregate, a binder, and water which is applied wet, and hardens when it dries.
		Stucco may be used to cover less visually appealing construction materials such as concrete blocks, steel, or adobe.
		Stucco is an integral part of the art of belcomposto, the baroque concept that smoothly integrates the three classic arts, architecture, sculpture, and painting.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stucco (1037 words)

	Stucco-Plaster-Drywall.com Historical Background of Stucco
		While stucco was usually applied during construction as part of the building design, particularly over rubblestone or fieldstone, in some instances it was added later to protect the structure, or when a rise in the owner's social status demanded a comparable rise in his standard of living.
		Stucco often contained substantial amounts of mud or clay, marble or brick dust, or even sawdust, and an array of additives ranging from animal blood or urine, to eggs, keratin or gluesize (animal hooves and horns), varnish, wheat paste, sugar, salt, sodium silicate, alum, tallow, linseed oil, beeswax, and wine, beer, or rye whiskey.
		Although some stucco surfaces may be cleaned by water washing, the relative success of this procedure depends on two factors: the surface texture of the stucco, and the type of dirt to be removed.
	www.stucco-plaster-drywall.com /Stucco.htm (5555 words)

	Stucco wall finishes. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stucco tends to be built up from 3 layers while render tends to be one or two.
		Although Stucco is at first sight a very simple technique, its incorrect or inappropriate application can result in major problems causing the Stucco to bulge, separate, crack or allow the entry of water causing timber frames to rot out.
		Alternatively (if stucco is being applied to a large area) make up a 'rake' by driving a number of nails through a length of 50 x 50 timber at 25mm spacings - make sure that all the nails project the same amount from the timber.
	www.diydata.com /techniques/stucco/stucco.htm (1418 words)

	Stucco (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stucco remembers the magazine rack full of Louis L’Amour novels next to the couch and next to the magazine rack a side table with an ashtray, a packet of cigarettes, a cigarette lighter and a shandy, or in the last few years a glass of port.
		Stucco kills them all, his gun firing a hail of blanks, and then the outlaws are buried in the town cemetary, beneath styrofoam tombstones that fall over in a light breeze.
		Stucco’s life has turned into a series of disconnected incidents, devoid of meaning and purpose: an expression here, a pause before turning of a corner, walking slowly along a street, a hand reaching for a gun, a tip of the hat.
	www.renewal.org.au /cgregory/writing/twins/stucco.html (2382 words)

	Stucco repair companies
		Then, the actual hard coat stucco, which is made mostly of cement, is applied directly to the metal lath with a trowel and is allowed to set or dry.
		The process of applying the stucco and allowing it to set is repeated; hard coat stucco typically consists of a scratch coat, a brown coat, and a colored finish coat.
		Stucco repairs usually involve identifying and eliminating sources of water in the walls and repairing the damage.
	www.homereports.com /cm/Stucco.htm (790 words)

	Reference: Stucco (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stucco has been used in the Northwest for as long as modern building materials have been used, and has indeed proven itself suitable to this climate.
		Stucco has been applied over a variety of substrates, and - when properly installed and maintained - it should easily last 50 years or even up to 100 years.
		A conventional stucco system consists of three coats of portland cement plaster ("scratch", "brown" and "finish coats") applied to a 3/4 to 1 inch total thickness.
	www.nwcb.org /stucco.php (683 words)

	stucco. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		In Italy a form of decoration known as graffito is often applied to a stucco wall.
		The Romans employed stucco similarly on external surfaces and, with notable success, as an interior finish; for indoor work they used a mixture of plaster of Paris or powdered marble, capable of receiving a high finish.
		The term stucco is also applied to various forms of interior decoration in relief that more properly would be classified as plastering.
	www.bartleby.com /65/st/stucco.html (258 words)

	Atlanta 770 590-7880 Chicago 847 989-0211 Mold Inspections 1-800-665-3522 Chicago All Stucco and Mold ...
		Stucco homeowners or buyers rest assured that if these products are installed and maintained properly they will last as long if not longer than brick, wood, vinyl, or any siding system.
		Dow Corning silicone caulking for EIFS and hardcoat stucco.
		Beware of stucco repair companies doing stucco inspections which is a conflict of interest costing Atlanta and Chicago area homeowners on average between $5000.00 and $7000.00 of unneeded repairs.
	www.allstucco.com (3438 words)

	Stucco (Portland Cement Plaster) \| Portland Cement Association (PCA)
		Stucco, the common term for portland cement plaster, is a popular exterior finish for buildings.
		Stucco comprises three ingredients: portland cement, sand, and water.
		Long a popular cladding material, stucco is capable of taking on a wide range of appearances.
	www.cement.org /stucco (299 words)

	EIFS stucco & Waterproofing, Serving all of Hampton Roads. - EIFS Stucco Waterproofing - Miscellaneous (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Basically, it is a fine-grained concrete that is attached to your house using a waterproof barrier paper, galvanized wire mesh and metal flashings (devices that channel water to the exterior of a wall).
		The stucco's facade is meant to be a primary barrier, but a secondary or "concealed" barrier directs any water that gets behind the facade to the exterior.
		Traditional stucco, on the other hand, is applied over a wire mesh, and installed with standoffs that allow space behind the stucco for "weeping" of water.
	maxpages.com /eifsstucco - !http://maxpages.com/eifsstucco (1331 words)

	Stucco
		Stucco of cement suits a variety of architectural styles and is rock solid, proving its durability over time.
		Stucco is a rugged home finish, but not without problems.
		Stucco repair for cracks and efflorescence are discussed, requiring portland cement, simple tools, sealing against water entry...and patience.
	www.askthebuilder.com /Stucco-EIFS.shtml (552 words)

	Stucco Manufacturers Association - Promoting Quality, Business Ethics and Professionalism (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stucco is applied either by hand or machine to exterior and interior wall surfaces.
		It may be applied directly to a solid base such as masonry or concrete walls, or it can be applied to metal lath attached to frame construction, solid masonry, or concrete construction.
		Cementitious stucco has high impact resistance and sheds water, but it also breathes, allowing water vapor to escape.
	www.stuccomfgassoc.com /about.html (328 words)

	Stucco Concrete Block \| DoItYourself.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stucco, a custom-mixed or factory-prepared cement plaster, provides an inexpensive, durable, attractive, and low-maintenance finish on interior or exterior foundation and garden walls in any climate.
		Initially hold the loaded trowel at a 45-degree angle against the wall, and reduce it slowly to 30 degrees as you apply the stucco with a sweeping motion.
		This consolidates the stucco and reduces the amount of shrinkage and cracking that occurs as the base coat cures.
	www.doityourself.com /stry/stuccoconcreteblock (1205 words)

	Beautify your home's exterior with a variety of Stucco siding designs and colors
		The art of stuccoing walls is centuries old...it was practiced in Europe, and then was introduced to the US by founding fathers.
		What that means to you, the homeowner...you are getting the highest, quality, state-of-the-art stucco product applied to your home to give you a maintenance free, extremely durable, home exterior that you can be proud of.
		Garden State Brickface's stucco is a masonry process of two or three applications of hand-trowelled "INSTANT-CRETE FORMULA" in a choice of colors.
	www.brickface.com /product_gallery_stucco.html (286 words)

	Preservation Brief 22: The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco
		The term "stucco" is used here to describe a type of exterior plaster applied as a two-or-three part coating directly onto masonry, or applied over wood or metal lath to a log or wood frame structure.
		Although several stucco mixes representative of different periods are provided here for reference, this Brief does not include specifications for carrying out repair projects.
		For this reason it is recommended that at least a rudimentary analysis of the existing historic stucco be carried out in order to determine its general proportions and primary ingredients.
	www.cr.nps.gov /hps/tps/briefs/brief22.htm (6994 words)

	Virginia Stucco Co
		Virginia Stucco is proud to be part of this, and is a major player in the southeastern areas of Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, DC.
		Virginia Stucco always maintained a sincere pride of workmanship and a strong goal towards customer satisfaction.
		Virginia Stucco Co unless otherwise noted and are protected by domestic and international copyright laws.
	www.vastucco.com /index.html (391 words)

	Stucco, Stucco Trim, Stucco Cornice, Sill and Moulding Products at Prime Architectural Mouldings
		PRIME Architectual Mouldings is a leader in manufacturing of pre-coated stucco mouldings such as stucco cornices, trims, sills, bands, quoins and arches.
		Our stucco mouldings, architectural columns and other accents are used on hundreds of commercial and residential building projects to enhance their look and give a luxurious exterior.
		Our stucco products are lightweight, easy to install and were built to withstand very low and very high temperatures, just as sunshine, rain, ice and snow.
	www.primestucco.com (400 words)

	HomeTips Stucco Siding, Exterior Stucco Walls
		Stucco is plaster with a cement base that is typically applied in three layers over framed and solid walls.
		Different kinds of cement are used in the stucco mixture depending on the climate and texture desired.
		Stucco is usually applied over a base of wire mesh, wooden-slat spacers, building paper, and plywood sheathing.
	www.hometips.com /content/stucco_intro.html (253 words)

	Stucco Patch Repair Minneapolis St. Paul Minnesota
		Complete removal of existing stucco and replacement with entirely new stucco system.
		Because of the potential for huge repair bills, it is important that all stucco homes built within the last fifteen years are moisture tested.
		Although not as problematic as stucco, there are increasing reports of moisture problems in these siding materials as well.
	www.drstucco.com (237 words)

	MoistureFree Stucco Warranty
		As a stucco homeowner, you have come to the right place to learn how to protect your stucco home and enjoy it for many years to come.
		In the past, stucco homeowners didn’t know where to turn to obtain honest and accurate information about how to deal with moisture problems.
		This guarantee is backed by the repair contractor on his work only – not the entire stucco system as is covered by the MoistureFree Warranty, and that guarantee only has the backing of the repair contractor who may not have the intent or capacity to bank it up.
	www.moisturewarranty.com /alternate.htm (789 words)

	GAR - All About Stucco
		Traditional stucco consists of 3/8" to 1/2" of cement base troweled onto a metal lath which is fixed onto the exterior wall.
		One way to tell the difference between synthetic stucco and stucco is to simply push on the wall.
		That point of contact between the soil and the stucco is conducive to termite activity in the home.
	www.garealtor.com /Default.aspx?tabid=37 (2532 words)

	Stucco - LoveToKnow 1911
		stucco, adapted from O.H.G. stucchi, crust, piece, patch, Ger.
		Stack, piece, allied to stock), a kind of plaster used for the covering of walls, or for decorative or ornamental features such as cornices, mouldings, andc., or for ceilings.
		The stucco used as an exterior covering for brick or stone work is coarse; a finer kind is used for decorative purposes.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Stucco (95 words)

	Stucco Services: Manalapan, New Jersey Stucco, Stone, Stamped Concrete, Foundation Finishing
		Stucco Services Incorporated is a Manalapan, New Jersey based stucco supply, stucco distribution and stucco installation company specializing in stucco, stone veneer and stamped concrete.
		A STUCCO finish can be adapted to almost any type of building exterior, either new or retrofit.
		Stucco's versatility makes it the perfect fit for a wide variety of substrates and types of construction.
	www.stuccoservices.com /index.html (249 words)

	Donnelly Stucco: Stucco Siding for Residential Homes
		Traditional stucco is a cement mixture used for siding.
		Donnelly Stucco has been providing stucco services for three generations.
		Stucco siding provides a wide range of looks for your home from classic English, simulated timber or heavy lace to the modern twists of Travertin, web or California look.
	www.donnellystucco.com /stucco.htm (256 words)

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