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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Stucco
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Here’s links to a collection of our most often asked questions about STUCCO:
• What is the average life expectancy of stucco?
• How can I tell if a crack in a stucco wall is a structural problem and what is causing it?
• Do stucco walls mean a house is concrete block?
• What causes raised white lines of residue on a block wall that are crusty and crumbling?
• Does stucco need expansion joints?
• What is the difference between EIFS and stucco?
• Is the stucco on a wood frame house allowed to extend down into the ground?
• How can I tell if stucco is loose around wall cracks?
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