June 2010

How to repair and patch stucco walls

  • June 30th, 2010
  • In: Stucco
  • By: Rob Sabo
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Patching small holes, cracks, or other damaged areas to stucco siding isn't beyond the scope of most homeowner's ability. Of course, you can always hire a siding contractor to come out and do the job, but why not alleviate the expense by tackling the job yourself. If you can mix mud in a bucket, you can handle this repair. First, buy a stucco repair kit or bag of stucco cement from a home improvement store. If you buy Portland cement (stucco) you'll also have to pick up sand. If you are fixing small cracks in your stucco siding, you should inspect your home if you have vertical cracks around windows and near doors--an indication your foundation has settled and may ...

Consider Engineered SmartSide Trim and Siding for Your Project

Fiber cement siding has grown in popularity in recent years, and as it continues to gain market share, some siding manufacturers have countered with similar, but different products. Manufacturers such as James Hardie, Nichiha USA, and CertainTeed dominate the fiber cement siding market, but Louisiana Pacific has countered with its engineered SmartSide product line, which was introduced to the residential siding market about a decade ago. What is SmartSide Trim and Siding? Manufactured as an alternative to heavy fiber cement siding, which also requires special tools to cut, LP's SmartSide product line cuts and hangs like traditional wood siding. SmartSide is a good choice for many climates because it's treated with a zinc borate compound throughout to repel fungus and ...

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