How Stucco Helps Protect Homes in Coastal British Columbia Climates

Stucco is a particularly good siding solution in coastal British Columbia climates because stucco can handle the hot summer, cold winter, high winds, and rainy season. In today’s blog article we are going to explore the special advantages of stucco, and why it is recommended for coastal climates like ours.

Stucco is part of a multi-layered system that includes, but is not limited to a lathe screen, air pockets, and multiple stucco layers. The system is designed to funnel water away from a building, a particularly important feature where there is a rainy season like coastal British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.

How stucco handles water and ventilation, also helps to prevent problems with mold, a common issue in any coastal area.

All these layers add to the insulative properties which make the building with a stucco exterior cool inside in the summer and warm inside in the winter. The layers also protect against the relentless wind we have in fall and winter.

Some additional benefits of stucco include a very long service life, its fire retarding properties, and the ease with which stucco can be repaired if needed. Stucco can also be repainted or resurfaced for a whole new look. These are advantages that other types of siding do not have, and a big part of why stucco has been around for so many years (thousands).

While stucco may cost more up front, it costs less over time because of its long service life, and how its insulative properties lower your energy costs. 

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.