How Modern Stucco Systems Improve Building Envelope Performance

As you probably already know, stucco has some unique properties that make it an excellent choice for exterior siding. Stucco, by itself, is fire resistant, has a very long service life, is easy to repair, and has insulative properties that other siding choices like wood or vinyl do not have. In today’s blog article we are going to talk about stucco systems, and how the system does even more than the just the stucco in performance.

Your stucco installer using a stucco system is going to apply multiple layers as part of the system. There may be slight variations depending on the system, but there is a surface to work on, then a lathe screen, then one or more air pockets for both insulation and water drainage, then several layers of stucco.

These different layers improve upon the already good plain stucco by adding to the insulative properties and increasing the resistance to water entering the property. This system vastly improves the building envelope by controlling the temperature inside the building (or house) and preventing water from entering. In addition, by creating a water drainage channel, you funnel water away from the stucco which lengthens its service life and prevents water and mold damage to stucco.

The more layers you have, the better the thermal properties of the building envelope. Better thermal properties mean lower energy bills, which is better for the environment. Stucco has been used for thousands of years. Now stucco is better than ever. Consider it seriously for your house and choose the best installers with lots of experience—like us, Choice Stucco.

We think stucco is an excellent choice for siding for your home. For questions regarding stucco or if you are considering a stucco exterior or need stucco repair, please contact us in the greater-Vancouver area, at (604) 614-7552, and we will be happy to help you. 

Choice Stucco Ltd. provides quality stucco application and repair to residential, strata, and commercial properties throughout the greater-Vancouver area. If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about stucco, please call us at (604) 614-7552.