Category: Virginia Beach
Stucco and EIFS Construction
Weatherproofing Your Home with Stucco and EIFS
Your home’s exterior finish plays a vital role in protecting it from harsh weather conditions. Stucco and EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) are two material options that will not only enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal but will contribute a great deal to its ability to resist weather. At Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company, our professionally […]
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4 Ways Stucco Enhances Your Home’s Beauty and Functionality
The exterior covering of your house is a defining feature that will make or break your home’s first impression. Choosing the best material that will protect your home from the elements and transform the exterior’s visual aesthetic can be difficult. Stucco is a durable, resilient, low-maintenance, and aesthetically appealing home exterior option you may not […]
EIFS
3 Ways to Maintain and Care for Your EIFS Exterior
If your home has a stucco exterior, you may have a unique layer underneath known as an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS). This essentially adds synthetic material to the traditional stucco process as an energy-efficient layer to protect against moisture and allow for better drainage. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company is a leading expert in […]
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4 Questions to Ask before You Hire a Stucco Contractor
There are some home improvement projects that don’t require a contractor with specialized skills and years of experience to be able to accomplish. However, stucco work is not one of them! Stucco utilizes materials that require expert craftsmen who have been trained to mix and apply them properly. The professionals at Worldgate Plaster & Stucco […]
Plaster
Dispelling Myths: 5 Common Misconceptions about Plaster
Plaster has been used for centuries in the interior finishing of homes and other structures, adding character to any room it adorns. Its unique beauty and durability make it easy to see why it has maintained its position as a popular building material throughout history. At Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company, we are a team […]
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How to Prevent 5 Common Stucco Problems
As a popular choice for exterior home finishes, stucco stands the test of time with its durability, low maintenance care, and aesthetic appeal. While that doesn’t mean you won’t experience any issues with your stucco, the good news is that you can prevent some from occurring. At Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company, we have seen […]
Stucco Restoration
Restoring Your Historical Home with Stucco and Plaster
Both stucco and plaster have been used in building construction throughout history, and these materials truly stand the test of time. You will see many historical homes with stucco exterior walls or plastered interior walls, where some have been well-maintained and others haven’t. Perhaps you live in a historical home or have plans to restore […]
EIFS
EIFS Offers Weather Resistance and Energy Efficiency to Homes
Siding is one of your home’s first lines of defense against the outside elements, and you want to ensure that nothing can get through the barrier it provides. Stucco siding not only offers a unique, aesthetically appealing look to a home, but it is durable and weather-resistant. When you choose stucco for your home, a […]
Stucco Inspection
Purchase a Stucco Home with Confidence
Buying a stucco home can be a little unnerving, especially if you’ve heard horror stories of stucco needing to be completely redone. After all, you may fall in love with a stucco home only to discover that it will need expensive repairs once you move in. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company helps our clients buy […]
Plaster
Four Interesting Facts to Consider about Plaster in Your Home
Plaster could be considered an art form, and there’s certainly an art and science to the installation process. Whether you need installation or repairs, you should trust only skilled experts with plenty of experience. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company has long been considered an expert in plaster work, and we are proud to work with […]
