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3 Myths About Stucco Homes and the Truth Behind Them
Stucco homes not only have stunning curb appeal, but they have a long lifespan if they are done correctly. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company is an expert in stucco, exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS), and plaster, and has been trusted and put to use across northern Virginia since 2005. You may agree that stucco makes […]
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Do You Know the Best Ways to Maintain Your Stucco House?
Part of the appeal of stucco homes is that they don’t require a lot of effort to maintain. Besides the fact that stucco siding creates aesthetically attractive homes, there are countless benefits to this style. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company understands that there are some important factors to take into consideration when choosing stucco that […]
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Choosing The Best Type Of Stucco For The Job
Depending on the job you need to do, you should choose the type of stucco carefully. Using stucco instead of vinyl for the siding of your home renovation project will be beneficial because of its long-lasting and durable properties. Although slightly more expensive, it is a great option as it is easily tinted so that you […]
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A Brief History of Plaster and Stucco
Lime based wall finishes have been used for thousands of years. From the tombs of the pyramids of Giza to the Sistine Chapel, lime stucco has been a key ingredient in great architecture on six continents. The earliest plasters known to us were lime-based. Around 7500 BC, the people of ‘Ain Ghazal in Jordan used […]
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Is It Better To Repair Or Replace Your Home’s Stucco and Plaster?
We love that great look the texture of stucco and plaster can give your home, and no one can argue that it adds a lot of character to any house, but one of the most important reasons we like this kind of surface is that it has some very practical advantages. Stucco and plaster can create a […]
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All You Need to Know About Stucco Homes
Not just for the southwest anymore, this distinctive exterior is catching on across the country. Find out if it’s right for your home. Stucco siding, a type of hand-troweled masonry plaster consisting of cement, water, and sand, is a definitive feature of Spanish and Mediterranean architecture. These stucco homes feature exteriors in a variety of textures from […]