My wife and I are the head ushers at our church. Each Sunday, when we arrive early, we walk up a ramp that allows those attending mass in a wheelchair an easy way into Sacred Heart Church in Laconia, ...
DEAR TIM: I’ve got an odd problem. I have concrete spalling on a sidewalk that leads from my concrete driveway to my home. The concrete driveway and sidewalk were poured at the same time. The driveway ...
DEAR TIM: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block is not smooth. Some of the exterior is ...
Q: My 42-year-old driveway is in pretty good shape other than some unsightly cracks that have been patched. Could I get an even appearance to the entire surface by applying a thin layer of colored ...
CYPRESS, CA - A major construction industry organization has decided that "cement plaster" can be made with other materials besides ordinary portland cement. Its action clears the path for architects ...
Stucco accounts for about 20% of the residential siding market, and while the material is durable, it will inevitably require maintenance. QUIKRETE, a manufacturer of pre-blended commercial-grade ...
Research has shown that stucco can help buildings survive earthquakes more easily. The versatile cladding is being used more often in school projects, including this one at Renton High School.
Stucco is one of the most popular exterior finishes for homes. It's an attractive, low-maintenance and fire-resistant sheathing. But, like any building product, it's only as good as its application.