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Based on the general aesthetic of your neighborhood, this decision may be a lot easier for you to make. But if you have the freedom to choose and the budget for both, here’s a quick look at what stone and stucco siding materials bring to table. 

Stucco

Stucco is a durable and versatile material. It offers good insulation and is fire and insect resistant. However, the rule with stucco is not to skimp on the labor. Because if your stucco is not installed properly by a trained siding contractor, you’ll find your home in need of constant stucco remediation. 

If you live in a neighborhood with a lot of modern homes around, and want your home to have the same chic exterior, stucco is certainly the best option for you. 

Stone

Natural stone siding is without a doubt the most durable. It highly fire resistant, resistant to insects and animals, requires very little maintenance and is inherently an eco-conscious choice. However, stone is expensive, very heavy and can cost a lot in labor during installation. 

But how do the two materials compare with each other? Let’s find out! 

Durability 

Stone is undoubtedly a lot more durable than stucco. Stucco can crack in harsh weather conditions and has a tough time dealing in areas with heavy or regular rainfall. Stone however can weather heavy rain, sunlight, and winds. And there’s no room more cracking or the need for a stucco remediation contractor. 

Maintenance

While both materials are easy to clean, stucco is a lot easier to maintain because of how it takes damage. The option to fix the stucco with simple patchwork is very helpful which isn’t the case with stone. However, because of its high durability and strength, stone may not need as many patch jobs or frequent maintenance like stucco. You can rest assured that with stone, you won’t be googling ‘stucco remediation near me‘ or ‘Siding repair and replacement near me‘ too often. 

Cost

Stucco is undoubtedly the more affordable of the two. Being a natural material, stone costs a lot more to acquire and a lot more for installation because of the need of trained labor. While stucco needs trained labor for installation too, the cost of the material itself can help offset some of the labor cost. It’s the stucco remediation costs in the future that may top the scales in favour of stone. Even though the final costs depend on the size of the home, the architecture and the variety of material used. It will likely always be more expensive to get stone siding than stucco. 

Resale Value

Both stucco and stone add generously to your resale value. However, to an experienced homeowner, investing in a home with stone siding rather than stucco will always be the smarter choice. Because the one time expense can guarantee them years of a low maintenance siding that looks incredible with a country or modern aesthetic. 

In conclusion, while both stucco and stone add value to your home in their own ways, it is ultimately where your reside, what your aesthetic preferences are and how much work you are will to put into the maintenance that decide their value to your home. Though stone is a clear winner in terms of durability, weather resistance, eco-consciousness and maintenance, stucco offers versatility and is a more affordable option. 

Whichever of the two you choose, make sure the contractors helping with the installation and repair are licenced, certified, local and experts in your area. 

We at Hynes have been known to be all of the above. Give us a call on [company_phone] or fill out our contact form and we will call you with good advice and a free estimate.