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Stucco, also called plaster siding, is a popular siding choice and can give your home an exterior that looks chic and modern. Because of the freedom to choose texture and color, your stucco siding can be designed to suit your overall home aesthetic. However, there are disadvantages to choosing stucco for your home as well. Especially in areas with harsh weather conditions.

Stucco isn’t an easy material to install either. For a successful stucco installation, it is advisable to hire trained exterior home contractors. Which means the added pressure of finding a certified, local stucco contractor. 

So before you decide stucco is the material for your home, read on to know about 4 advantages and disadvantages of owning stucco siding. 

Advantages 

Sustainability 

Stucco is often made of easily available, sustainable, local materials. This means material costs won’t floor you and your stucco contractor will be able to procure them easily as well. 

Color Retention 

Because of its highly absorbent and porous materials, stucco also retains its color for a longer period of time. With the help of a professional stucco remediation contractor, you can make sure that the color keeps its shine for years and years to come. 

Durability 

Thanks to its components, stucco is heat resistant and resistant to rot, mold, impact or termites. The finish on a stucco home could last as long as a 100 years provided weather conditions are favourable and the house is well maintained.

Sound Proofing

Stucco is also an excellent material for sound proofing. It reduces the background noise entering your home and is a wise choice for homes on busy streets. 

Disadvantages 

Labor Cost

Apart from the need of a trained stucco contractor for installation, stucco also requires regular maintenance and even stucco remediation. If you find a local stucco remediation contractor near you, you can set up a long term contract and possibly receive a discounted rate. But if you are hiring by need, the regular maintenance costs and any remediation costs can add up over time. 

Maintenance 

Since stucco is susceptible to water damage, along with regular maintenance of your siding, you will also have to be regular with maintaining your gutters, roof and any chimney flashing. All these are costs you have to consider before installing stucco.

Inflexibility 

Stucco isn’t the most flexible of materials and that means you may notice cracking every now and then. If addressed in time, a simple stucco remediation can take care of the problem. But if you notice a lot of cracking around your stucco, to avoid any water damage, it is prudent to have a contractor look into making major repairs and perhaps even a complete siding replacement. 

Porosity 

Stucco is porous and in areas that experience heavy rain and snowfall, stucco will retain water and let it permeate into the interior walls if not installed properly. It is crucial you find a trustworthy stucco contractor in your area to help you with the installation and avoid any such damage to your home. 

Stucco installation or any siding replacement and repair is a big undertaking for every homeowner. If done right, you rest assured that your home will continue to look its best without the need for constant maintenance. But if done wrong, it could damage more than just your siding. For a local, trustworthy, certified contractor in your area, call Hynes on [company_phone] or fill out our contact form. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and give you a free estimate.